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Consultations now open for top education issues
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Read more → : Consultations now open for top education issuesThe Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) opened its first round of consultations for two of its 28 Priority Areas today. In its website, the Commission published two “Green Papers” that aim to stimulate discussion on priority areas under consideration. The Green Papers are accompanied by survey forms that are open to responses from…
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EDCOM2 to work closely with DSWD to address malnutrition and stunting of children
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Read more → : EDCOM2 to work closely with DSWD to address malnutrition and stunting of childrenThe Second Congressional Committee on Education (EDCOM 2) today met with Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian to discuss government efforts aimed at combating malnutrition and stunting among children. Joined by PIDS President Dr. Aniceto Orbeta, Senior Research Fellow Dr Valerie Gilbert Ulep and nutrition expert Dr Maria Asuncion Silvestre, EDCOM 2…
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Nutrition, data experts join EDCOM 2’s standing committees
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Read more → : Nutrition, data experts join EDCOM 2’s standing committeesThe Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) welcomes five new members to its roster of experts to focus on its priority areas on Early Childhood Care and Development and Governance and Finance. To fulfill its mandate to conduct a national review and assessment of education agencies, formulate policy and program recommendations, the Commission has…
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CHEd, UniFAST heed EDCOM 2 call to prioritize poorest of the poor for the Tertiary Education Subsidy
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Read more → : CHEd, UniFAST heed EDCOM 2 call to prioritize poorest of the poor for the Tertiary Education SubsidyThe Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) will be prioritizing the poorest students receiving the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) for the school year 2024-2025. In a motu propio hearing on the implementation of RA 10931 (Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act) of the House Committee on…
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EDCOM 2 visits US to study higher education reforms
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Read more → : EDCOM 2 visits US to study higher education reformsThe Second Congressional Commission on Education’s (EDCOM 2) is currently conducting a benchmarking visit to the United States of America (US) from April 15-19, 2024. EDCOM 2 Co-Chairpersons Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, Rep. Mark Go, and Rep. Roman Romulo, are joined by Commissioners Rep. Pablo John Garcia, Rep. Kiko Benitez, and Senator Sonny Angara. “As we…
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Sustained investments, early childhood education, and decentralization, behind Vietnam’s education success
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Read more → : Sustained investments, early childhood education, and decentralization, behind Vietnam’s education successThe Second Congressional Commission on Education’s (EDCOM 2) recent study visit to Vietnam, conducted from March 21-24, 2024, gathered key insights on government spending, curriculum development, assessment, and how to approach education reform through a system approach. During the trip, the Commission met with officials of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), visited and…
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Co-Chair Rep. Mark Go’s Opening Remarks During the DOST-NAST Science Policy Forum
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Read more → : Co-Chair Rep. Mark Go’s Opening Remarks During the DOST-NAST Science Policy ForumDelivered by EDCOM 2 Chief Legal Officer Atty. Joseph Noel Estrada, on behal of Honorable Mark Go, Representative of the 19th Congress: Good morning. Happy Season of Easter, everyone! At the outset, may I thank the Department of Science and Technology – National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines for having organized this forum, a…