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Read more about the latest discussions, proceedings, and developments at the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).
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EDCOM 2 Commissioners Gatchalian, Villanueva eye increase in global competitiveness, internationalization of public HEIs
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Read more → : EDCOM 2 Commissioners Gatchalian, Villanueva eye increase in global competitiveness, internationalization of public HEIsThe Second Congressional Committee on Education (EDCOM 2) Co-Chairperson Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and Commissioner Senator Joel Villanueva filed Senate Bill No. 2733 yesterday, An Act Amending Section 5 (3) of Republic Act No. 9225, Otherwise Known as the “Citizens Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003”. SBN 2733 intends to increase the global competitiveness and promote…
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EDCOM 2 HRep Commissioners file concurrent resolution on creation of cabinet cluster for education
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Read more → : EDCOM 2 HRep Commissioners file concurrent resolution on creation of cabinet cluster for educationCommissioners of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) at the House of Representatives filed yesterday, July 16, House Concurrent Resolution No. 28 urging President Marcos to create a cabinet cluster for education. Introduced by EDCOM 2 Commissioners Rep. Roman T. Romulo, Rep. Mark O. Go, Rep. Jose Francisco B. Benitez, Rep Khalid Q. Dimaporo and Rep Pablo…
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EDCOM 2 urges PBBM to create cabinet cluster for education
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Read more → : EDCOM 2 urges PBBM to create cabinet cluster for educationThe Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has sent a letter to President Marcos urging him to create a Cabinet Cluster for Education to provide strong oversight on all the education agencies under the Executive Department. This is among the efforts of EDCOM 2 to strengthen the governance structure of the education system, and to urgently address…
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“No student should be left behind” – EDCOM 2 visits BARMM to tackle education challenges
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Read more → : “No student should be left behind” – EDCOM 2 visits BARMM to tackle education challenges“Ang pag unlad ng isang bansa, hindi magiging kumpleto kung mayroon tayong isang rehiyon, isang probinsya, isang LGU, na maiiwanan,” says Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) Co-Chairperson Senator Win Gatchalian during the Commission’s 2-day consultative visit in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). To fulfill its mandate to study, analyze, and make…
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EDCOM 2 cements partnership with Ateneo School of Government for education research fellowship
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Read more → : EDCOM 2 cements partnership with Ateneo School of Government for education research fellowshipIn a signing ceremony held yesterday, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) cemented a partnership with Ateneo de Manila University for an education research fellowship through the Ateneo School of Government and the Gokongwei Brothers School of Education and Learning. The EDCOM 2 – Ateneo Research Fellowship will generate the final set of…
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“Sen Sonny as DepEd Secretary – a win for education” – Gatchalian
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Read more → : “Sen Sonny as DepEd Secretary – a win for education” – GatchalianSenator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara was feted by colleagues from the Second Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), as he buckles down to take on the position of Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), following the announcement by Malacañang last July 02, 2024. The fete was joined by EDCOM 2 Standing Committee and…
