Senator Win Gatchalian cited his priority measures that will support the education priorities of the current administration.
Senator Win Gatchalian hailed a new law that seeks to create the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), calling the development a significant step forward in addressing the country’s education crisis.
Senator Win Gatchalian points to popular support nationwide on the proposed implementation of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Program in senior high school, citing the results of the latest Pulse Asia survey that 69% of Filipinos agree to the proposal.
Addressing the education crisis will be the focus of Senator Win Gatchalian's priority measures under the 19th Congress.
Results of a survey reveal that half of Filipinos think public school teachers are underpaid. For Senator Win Gatchalian, this puts urgency on passing his topmost priority measure which is to raise the salary of the country’s public school teachers.
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to accelerate the digital transformation of the basic education sector, one of his 20 priority measures for the 19th Congress.
Growing dissatisfaction with the K to 12 system presses the urgency of conducting a review and formulating reforms, Senator Win Gatchalian said.
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the new administration to decongest the workload of public school teachers so they could focus on their teaching duties.
A recent Pulse Asia Survey showed an overwhelming preference for children’s participation in face-to-face classes in the coming school year, a similar call that Senator Win Gatchalian has made over the past months.