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More than P182 million has been allotted for scholarships in master’s degrees in Guidance Counseling or Psychology and other specializations – allocations that are necessary to resolve the critical shortage of mental health and inclusive education professionals in the Philippine education system. “The historic budget we allotted to the education sector for 2026 includes investments […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) officially launched “Bayang Bumabasa: Mayors for Literacy,” a nationwide social media video challenge that calls on mayors across the country to take the lead in improving foundational literacy in their localities. Timed with the first day in office of newly elected and re-elected mayors, the campaign urges […]
The Second Congressional Commission (EDCOM 2) highlighted the need for more specialized healthcare workers to fully implement the Inclusive Education Act, or RA 11650. The Commission conducted a visit to Batino Elementary School, a Special Education (SPED) Center, in connection to its priority areas on learner well-being and inclusion. EDCOM 2 noted in its Year […]