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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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TESDA powers up workforce development with signing of EBET Act IRR
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Read more → : TESDA powers up workforce development with signing of EBET Act IRRThe Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is strengthening workforce development through the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act, aiming to enhance skills training, improve employability, and bridge the gap between education and industry. Today, February 28, TESDA Director General, Secretary Jose Francisco “Kiko” B. Benitez, together with key government officials, industry leaders,…
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New EBET law to open doors to industry-led training and ramp up upskilling
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Read more → : New EBET law to open doors to industry-led training and ramp up upskillingThe Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) commended the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the swift completion and signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act (Republic Act 12063), signed today, February 28, 2025. The shift towards industry-led training has been one of…
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EDCOM 2 urges DepED, DBM and DILG to update guidelines on the Special Education Fund
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Read more → : EDCOM 2 urges DepED, DBM and DILG to update guidelines on the Special Education FundThe Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has called on the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to update the guidelines on the use of the Special Education Fund. Under Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991,…
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Inclusive ed law hampered by need for specialists, calls on DOH to address gap
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Read more → : Inclusive ed law hampered by need for specialists, calls on DOH to address gapThe Second Congressional Commission (EDCOM 2) highlighted the need for more specialized healthcare workers to fully implement the Inclusive Education Act, or RA 11650. The Commission conducted a visit to Batino Elementary School, a Special Education (SPED) Center, in connection to its priority areas on learner well-being and inclusion. EDCOM 2 noted in its Year…
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Gatchalian seeks increased completion rates among ALS learners
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Read more → : Gatchalian seeks increased completion rates among ALS learnersFollowing the Second Congressional Commission on Education’s (EDCOM II) findings on the dismal enrollment in the Alternative Learning System (ALS), Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to address gaps in the ALS law’s implementation to increase completion rates among its learners. According to the EDCOM II’s Year Two Report, enrollment in…
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Gatchalian proposes expanded Philippine Science High School System
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Read more → : Gatchalian proposes expanded Philippine Science High School SystemTo enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in the country, Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing the expansion of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System. The Expanded Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System Act (Senate Bill No. 2974), which Gatchalian co-authored and co-sponsored, provides for the establishment of a PSHS System under the…
