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Read more about the latest discussions, proceedings, and developments at the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).
Read more about the latest discussions, proceedings, and developments at the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).
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Members of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) conducted the first round of site visits for the Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) & Lifelong Learning priority areas from July 3 to 4, 2023. During the two-day activity, members of the Commission visited Don Bosco Youth Center in Tondo, Manila, FAST Logistics in Cabuyao,…
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A new bill filed in the House of Representatives by EDCOM 2 Co-Chairpersons Rep. Mark Go and Rep. Roman Romulo, and Commissioners Rep. Khalid Dimaporo, Rep. PJ Garcia, and Rep. Kiko Benitez seeks to expand the nomination pool for the Board of Professional Teachers, create more inclusive qualifications for the teacher licensure exam, and mandate…
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The Second Congressional Commission on Education explored the possibility of restructuring the Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCD Council) in a meeting between the two organizations on Thursday, June 22, 2023. The meeting was attended by EDCOM 2 Co-Chairpersons Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and Rep. Roman Romulo and Commissioner Senator Pia Cayetano, as well as…
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The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), in collaboration with the University of the Philippines, opened applications for the UP President Edgardo J. Angara Fellowship (UPPEJA) today, June 21, 2023. The Fellowship will award P500,000 for each of the 20 spots that are open for applications. The UPPEJA Fellowship Committee will screen and vet…
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The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) opens a call for consultations for two of its Priority Areas today, June 16, 2023.ย Under the โNutrition and Feedingโ Priority Area, EDCOM posed the following issues under consideration, with relevant questions for feedback: Issue #1: Challenges in governance, implementation, and resourcing of health and nutrition programs…
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The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) signed a partnership with De La Salle University today, aiming to tackle ten key education issues around basic education, higher education, and teacher education and development. โDe La Salle University is renowned for its capacity for research, and we appreciate their commitment to elevating the quality of…