Tag: EDCOM 2

  • EDCOM 2 Praises DepEd’s Efforts to Address Principal Shortages and School Electrification

    The 2nd Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has expressed its approval of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proactive measures to tackle two significant educational challenges: the lack of school principals and the absence of electricity in remote schools. During a meeting on June 13, 2024, EDCOM 2 co-chair Senator Sherwin Gatchalian highlighted DepEd’s commitment…

  • TESDA Embraces EDCOM 2’s Blueprint for Enhancing Technical Education

    The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has announced its readiness to adopt the recommendations from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). TESDA Director General Kiko Benitez expressed enthusiasm for the strategic direction outlined in the EDCOM 2 report, which aims to fortify the technical-vocational education and training (TVET) sector in the…

  • TESDA Embraces EDCOM 2 Recommendations to Enhance Technical Education

    MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has announced its readiness to adopt the reforms suggested by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) in its recent report. TESDA Director General Kiko Benitez expressed enthusiasm for the roadmap laid out by EDCOM 2, which aims to fortify the technical-vocational education and…

  • Congressional Leaders Urge Action on Education Reforms in EDCOM 2’s Year 2 Report

    In a significant move to overhaul the Philippine education system, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) presented its Year 2 report, ‘Fixing the Foundations,’ to Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday. The report, handed over by EDCOM 2 co-chairpersons Baguio Rep. Mark Go and Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, calls for urgent reforms to address…

  • Philippine Congress Urges Action on Education Reforms Following EDCOM 2 Year 2 Report

    In a significant move to overhaul the Philippine education system, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) presented its Year 2 report, titled ‘Fixing the Foundations,’ to Speaker Martin Romualdez on January 27, 2025. The report, handed over by EDCOM 2 co-chairpersons Baguio Rep. Mark Go and Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, calls for urgent…

  • Revised Anti-Bullying Regulations Proposed to Enhance Student Safety in Schools

    The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has recently forwarded a revised set of implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 to the Department of Education (DepEd). This move is aimed at bolstering the fight against bullying in educational institutions by addressing gaps in the existing framework and introducing new…

  • EDCOM 2 to Unveil Comprehensive Year 2 Report on Philippine Education

    The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is gearing up to release its Year 2 Report on January 28, which will delve into 16 of the 28 priority areas identified for the Philippine education system. This follows an extensive review and analysis conducted by the commission, established under Republic Act 11899, to pinpoint areas…

  • EDCOM 2 to Unveil Year 2 Report on Philippine Education Challenges

    The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is preparing to launch its Year 2 Report on January 28, which will delve into 16 of the 28 priority areas identified for the Philippine education system. This follows a comprehensive review conducted under the mandate of Republic Act 11899. The commission has pinpointed critical areas needing…