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EDCOM EYES SOLUTIONS TO CLASSROOM CONGESTION

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) today underscored critical findings from the discussion paper, “Low Fertility, Ageing Buildings, and School Congestion in the Philippines: Tailwinds, Headwinds, and Some Policy Options”, released by the Philippine Institute of Development Studies. While the nation’s declining fertility rate offers a potential “tailwind” to ease classroom congestion, the […]

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‘PISAY’ TO OPEN MORE CAMPUSES WITH NEW CHARTER

Senators and congressmen have approved the new charter of the Philippine Science High School System in the bicameral committee. Bukidnon Representative Jonathan Keith Flores said the bill was “carefully and meticulously crafted to make sure the PSHS System will maintain its high-quality education standards while it grows to expand access to specific new areas”. The new […]

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SENATE, HOUSE BACK CABINET EDUCATION CLUSTER

The Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives jointly passed a Concurrent Resolution urging President Bongbong Marcos to establish a Cabinet Cluster for Education on the last day of the 19th Congress. The proposed education cluster advocated by Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is proposed to address long-standing issues identified by […]

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ABANTE: SUSTAIN EFFORTS VS IMPUNITY, WRONGDOING

Manila Representative Benny Abante emphasized the need for persistence in the pursuit of justice, as he marked the conclusion of the Quadruple Committee’s hearings with a firm call for sustained efforts against impunity and wrongdoing. “Justice cannot be claimed in a single hearing or a single bill – it must be pursued relentlessly, especially when […]

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HOUSE PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE ‘SUPER LAWYER’ MENDOZA

The House of Representatives adopted a resolution expressing profound condolences to the family of former Solicitor General Estelito P. Mendoza, honoring his distinguished career in public service and law. The resolution was authored by Speaker Martin Romualdez, along with Senior Deputy Speaker Dong Gonzales Jr. of Pampanga, Deputy Speaker Jay-jay Suarez, Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe, […]

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GOV’T OPTIMIZATION ACT GETS BICAM NOD

Lawmakers from both chambers of Congress have finalized the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed Government Optimization Act, a measure that empowers the President to reorganize the executive branch for better efficiency and service delivery. The bicam report consolidates House Bill 7240 and Senate Bill 890, reconciling differences and enshrining provisions meant to modernize the […]

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CA RECEIVES NOMINATIONS OF 7 NEW PH AMBASSADORS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has nominated seven new Philippine ambassadors, according to Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel, Assistant Minority Leader of the Commission on Appointments (CA). ”The President issued the nominations on June 2, and all were formally received by the Commission on the same day,” Pimentel announced. ”The President issued the nominations on […]

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HOUSE PANEL EYES SUSTAINABLE OFW REINTEGRATION

The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs, chaired by Tingog Party-list Representative Jude Acidre, approved the substitute bill and its committee report establishing a comprehensive, integrated and sustainable reintegration program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The measure replaced House Bills 4978, 7180, 11026, 11130, 11132, 11136 and 11160, aiming to provide long-term support for returning […]

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CA SET TO GRILL 360 MARCOS APPOINTEES

The Commission on Appointments (CA) is gearing up for a packed schedule as Congress resumes session on June 2, following a four-month recess. CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said five separate CA committees will convene on June 3 and 4 to begin deliberations on the qualifications of President Ferdinand Marcos […]

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TRAINING FOR CHILD DEV’T WORKERS GETS TESDA OK

The Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Board has officially approved the National Certification (NC) III for Child Development Workers (CDWs) to professionalize the early childhood education workforce and improve the quality of ECCD for Filipino children. “This is a recognition of the critical role that CDWs play in shaping the lives of our youngest […]