The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) is a Philippine Congressional entity created by the 18th Congress of the Philippines.[1][2]
The body was created by virtue of Republic Act 11899, which lapsed into law on July 23, 2022.[3]
The commission is tasked to conduct a national review of the country's education sector after the COVID-19 pandemic exacted a heavy toll on learning.[4]
Chairpersons
editThe Education Commission is headed by four co-chairpersons who lead the Commission jointly - two from the Senate of the Philippines, and two from the House of Representatives.
In total, the commission has ten members, with five members from the Senate and five members from the House of Representatives.
Members
editThe Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) is composed of the following legislators:
Co-Chairpersons
edit- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian
- Senator Francis Escudero
- Representative Roman Romulo
- Representative Mark Go
Commissioners
edit- Senator Sonny Angara
- Senator Pia Cayetano
- Senator Joel Villanueva
- Representative Kiko Benitez
- Representative Khalid Dimaporo
- Representative Pablo John Garcia
In 2023, Senator Escudero designated Senator Koko Pimentel as his representative to the commission.
Technical Secretariat
edit- Dr. Karol Mark Yee, serves as Executive Director.
Advisory Council
editThe commission is guided by an Education, Legislation and Policy Advisory Council, selected by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives from a pool of recognized experts from the following sectors: the academe, the business sector, government education agencies, heads of LGUs, and from civil society organizations and development partners engaged in education.
Year One Report
editIn January 23, 2024, the commission published its Year One Report, entitled Miseducation: The Failed System of Philippine Education. The report highlighted the commission's findings in twelve out of its twenty-eight Priority Areas, following its first year of work.[5]
The report also contained 40 recommendations that target specific objectives by the commission.
Under RA 11899, the commission is mandated to report to Congress its accomplishments, findings, and recommendations on a periodic basis.
References
edit- ^ "[WATCH] In The Public Square with John Nery: Is EdCom II the answer?". RAPPLER. 2023-02-22. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "The Second Congressional Commission on Education". EDCOM 2. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ Chi, Cristina. "Bill creating EDCOM II lapses into law". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "EDCOM 2 to conduct full assessment of PH education system in next 3 years—Angara". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Edcom 2 releases Year One report". The Manila Times. 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2024-02-13.