Edcom 2 term extended: Legarda vows to address gaps, drive educ reforms

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the enactment of Republic Act No. 12315, which extends the term of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) for two more years. As the author and principal sponsor of the law, Legarda underscored that this enactment secures the Commission’s mandate to continue diagnosing systemic failures and advancing reforms in Philippine education, with greater urgency now placed on driving concrete solutions. “As EDCOM II continues its work, we must be deliberate in strengthening our education system,” Legarda said. “We will close the gaps, reinforce our institutions, and deliver the changes our learners […]... Keep on reading: Edcom 2 term extended: Legarda vows to address gaps, drive educ reforms