EDCOM II ratified; Gatchalian assures reforms to improve quality of education
The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the creation of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). For Senator Win Gatchalian, this will ensure the pursuit of much-needed reforms to address the country’s education crisis. The bicameral conference committee report of the measure, now entitled “Second Congressional Commission on Education […]
Senate approves bill strengthening parenting skills
Senator Win Gatchalian hailed the Senate’s third reading approval of a bill that seeks to strengthen parenting skills, a measure that would boost effective parental involvement in children’s education, growth and development. Senate Bill No. 2399 or the “The Parent Effectiveness Service Program Act,” establishes the Parent Effectiveness Service (PES) Program to strengthen the […]
To new DepEd admin: Prioritize learners’ skills, fix K-12
Improving the skills of learners, fixing the K-12 system, and upholding the welfare of teachers should be among the priorities of the Department of Education (DepEd) under the new administration, Senator Win Gatchalian suggested. Gatchalian recalled that out of 79 countries that participated in the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the Philippines ranked […]
Time to open all schools for face-to-face classes
To further accelerate the recovery of the education sector from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the opening of all schools for face-to-face classes. Gatchalian made this call after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) expressed support for the opening of all public […]
DepEd under VP Sara can push education reforms
Senator Win Gatchalian hailed presumptive President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s decision to appoint presumptive Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). Citing Duterte-Carpio’s landslide win in the vice presidential race, Gatchalian said she has political capital to ensure that much needed reforms in the education sector—including a review of the […]
Gatchalian backs school-based COVID-19 vaccination; reiterates urgency of face-to-face classes
Senator Win Gatchalian backs the government’s plan to establish COVID-19 vaccination sites in schools, saying the move would help increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage among minors and open more schools for face-to-face classes. During the President’s Talk to the People on May 3, Presidential Adviser for COVID-19 Response Secretary Vince Dizon reported that National Task […]
Gatchalian wants stronger crackdown on hazing
Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking a stronger crackdown on hazing activities amid the persistence of hazing-related incidents and deaths. Gatchalian made this call following President Duterte’s recent criticism that the violence inflicted by fraternity members on those who want to join their group is not a manly thing to do and that members should […]
Gatchalian hails signing of ‘Excellence in Teacher Education Act’; vows pursuit of education reforms
Senator Win Gatchalian hailed the signing into law of the “Excellence in Teacher Education Act” (Republic Act No. 11713), which seeks to improve the quality of teacher education and training in the country. “Ang ating mga guro ang pinakamahalagang sangkap sa pag-aaral at pagkatuto ng ating mga kabataan. Kaya naman sa pagtugon natin sa […]
Gatchalian wants internet connectivity in all public schools
Senator Win Gatchalian vowed that he will seek to accelerate the installation of reliable internet connection in all the country’s public schools. To achieve this, Gatchalian said he will pursue the enactment of the Satellite-Based Technologies for Internet Connectivity Act of 2021 (Senate Bill No. 2250). The proposed measure will expand access to satellite-based […]
