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Senator Win Gatchalian is set to file the substitute bill on the proposed Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) which will undertake a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the entire education sector’s performance and boost global competitiveness. EDCOM 2 will review the observance of the mandates of the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched the “Basura Buster” mobile gaming application as an alternative tool to practice proper waste segregation, especially designed for children 5 to 8 years of age. Basura Buster is a web-based gaming application that teaches players about the proper segregation of trash in an educational and […]
The Senate has approved on third and final reading a bill that aims to improve the quality of teacher education and training in the country. For Senator Win Gatchalian, principal author and sponsor of the measure, this is a big step forward in addressing the country’s education crisis. Senate Bill No. 2152 or the Teacher […]
Clarifying an otherwise ambiguous provision in the country’s tax code on private educational institutions will serve as a lifeline for thousands of schools forced to shutter or reduce operations at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Joel Villanueva. In sponsoring Senate Bill No. 2407, Villanueva said the measure sought to ease the […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), has launched a family-friendly web series to teach children about Philippine biodiversity and its conservation. Secretary Roy Cimatu said that despite the pandemic, the DENR is taking steps to continue educating young people through the use of modern digital technology. “Our […]
An education advocacy group has joined the call to conduct the pilot testing of face-to-face classes especially in low-risk areas in the country. “We hope that Pres. Rodrigo Duterte will decide in favor of finally conducting pilot in-person classes in low-risk areas,” Philippine Educators Alliance for Community Empowerment (PEACE) Party-list president Marie Paz T. Abante […]
A Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Senator Win Gatchalian highlights the vulnerability of poorer households to the impact of school closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results of the survey, which was conducted last June 7-16 with 1,200 respondents nationwide, showed that among those who agree with resuming face-to-face classes, 73% from Class E and […]
Following the announcement that the regular enrollment period for School Year 2021-2022 will start August 16, Senator Win Gatchalian seeks a more aggressive and efficient implementation of the “Child Find System” (CFS) to identify, locate, and evaluate more learners with disabilities who are not receiving basic education services. Gatchalian took note that even before the […]
Reacting to a study by the World Bank that the plight of the Filipino elementary student is dire, Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon says “It is what it is. Many children are being left behind as there is no clear plan. We must prioritize them and their education because that’s […]
An education advocacy group urged local government units to “set aside a greater amount for education” for 2022, as the windfall from the Mandanas ruling on the internal revenue allotment kicks in. “Our LGUs will play a crucial role in addressing our education crisis. With the Mandanas ruling finally taking effect next year, they will […]