edcom2

ECCD, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 curricula should be better connected to address literacy challenges – Harvard Dean

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) calls on the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure the strong ...
edcom2

Harvard dean: Continue data-driven approach to sustain education reforms

Harvard Graduate School of Education Dean Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux on Thursday urged the Second Congressional Commission on ...
edcom2

Kakayanin Natin: Empowering Citizens to Participate in Improving Education Governance in the Philippines

Promoting civic participation in education governance is imperative to overcome these challenges and construct a more relevant and accountable education system in the Philippines. By fostering ...
edcom2

EDCOM 2: Nearly half of learners in Davao Region struggle with reading

Nearly half of learners assessed in Davao Region and Davao City were classified as struggling readers at the beginning of School Year (SY) 2026–2027, highlighting the need for sustained literacy ...
edcom2

Put classrooms where they’re needed most, EDCOM 2 tells DepEd

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) noted gaps in the distribution of classroom allocations, with some municipalities in the country facing the largest shortages receiving fewer ...
edcom2

EDCOM 2 flags shortages in Special Needs Education teachers nationwide

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to review the planning and allocation of plantilla positions, as well as the immediate ...
edcom2

Are K to 12 Students in the Philippines Overworked — by Design?

This study examines the workload of K to 12 students in the Philippines, revealing that they spend significantly more time on academics than international and ASEAN standards. Filipino students, from ...
edcom2

“High incidence of bullying in PH public schools alarming” – EDCOM 2

Researchers from the De La Salle University and the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) today released findings of several studies on bullying in the Philippines, with the results ...
edcom2

Miseducation: The Failed System of Philippine Education

This report summarizes the initiatives and preliminary findings of EDCOM II in its first year. Ultimately, as the Commission continues its work in the next 2 years, it aims to grasp the scale of these ...
edcom2

EDCOM II releases “Turning Point” report: Unveils 10-Year national roadmap to reverse education crisis

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) today officially released its Final Report, “Turning Point: A Decade of Necessary Reforms,” marking the conclusion of its three-year ...
edcom2

EDCOM 2 Workforce Development Plan highlights large shortages in healthcare workers nationwide

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) has released a stark assessment of the country’s healthcare sector, revealing a massive workforce gap that threatens the delivery of ...