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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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The House of Representatives passed on second reading House Bill No. 11214, aimed at expanding the Private Basic Education Vouchers Assistance Act. The bill seeks to repeal and replace various sections of Republic Act No. 8545, also known as the Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act, which itself amended the…
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The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) today, January 21, 2025, has submitted its proposed revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 to the Department of Education. The revisions aim to provide a more effective and proactive measure to combat bullying in schools, addressing significant shortfalls in the current…
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The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), established under Republic Act 11899, is set to release its Year 2 Report on January 28, 2025. Tasked with conducting a thorough review of the Philippine education system, the report will be focusing on 16 out of 28 priority areas of the Commission, identifying key areas for improvement and formulating actionable…
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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, EDCOM 2 Co-Chairperson and Senate Basic Education Committee Chair emphasized the need to attract the best talent in the teaching profession. In a hearing held today, January 14, 2025, the session deliberated on Senate Bills 2840, 2830, and 2884, filed by EDCOM 2 Co-Chairperson Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, EDCOM 2 Commissioner Senator Loren…
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On December 30, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the PhP 6.326 trillion General Appropriations Act, emphasizing significant national investment in Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD). This allocation strategically supports the dual objectives of enhancing ECCD programs by upgrading the skills of Child Development Workers (CDWs) and establishing more Child Development Centers (CDCs) in…
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Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) Commissioner Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 2905 yesterday, December 17. The bill seeks to amend RA 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, to address the issues surrounding the implementation of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) program. Findings from EDCOM 2, showed a…