Bill to achieve ‘zero illiteracy’ in the country filed
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that aims to accelerate the universalization of literacy in the country. Senate Bill No. 2348 or the “National Literacy Council Act” renames and strengthens the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) established through Republic Act No. 7165 and seeks the formulation of a three-year roadmap to achieve zero illiteracy. To […]
Vaccinating minors to boost confidence on safe school reopening
Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the urgency of vaccinating minors, especially those aged 12-17, to ensure the safe reopening of schools and boost confidence when face-to-face classes resume. While the government eyes the vaccination of minors by September or October, Gatchalian pressed the need to have a rollout plan in place; Gatchalian also cited the need […]
School closure impact on poor households alarming; learning recovery through ARAL Bill needed
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 […]
Bill on free tutorials for vulnerable learners’ academic recovery pushed
To address the impact of prolonged school closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to give struggling learners access to a free national remedial program, which includes well-systematized tutorial sessions. Under Senate Bill No. 2355, the program will be known as the Academic Recovery and Accessible […]
COA flags deficiencies in distance learning funds; inquiry on school opening needed
With less than a month to go before the opening of School Year 2021-2022, Senator Win Gatchalian says the Senate will have a thorough assessment of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) readiness for a prolonged distance learning scenario. The lawmaker said this after the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged deficiencies worth P8.136 billion for […]
National Language Month should highlight ‘language of instruction’ woes
Reforms in the basic education sector should address persisting issues hounding the language of instruction, Senator Win Gatchalian said, amid the nationwide celebration of the National Language Month this August. The language of instruction is considered one of the key issues hounding K to 12 schools. Some 94% of 15-year-olds who participated in the […]
Safe internet for all Filipino children
While Senator Win Gatchalian seeks to make the internet accessible to the country’s learners, he also pressed the importance of making it a safe space for all Filipino children. The 2020 study “Philippine Kids Online” backed by the United Nations Children’s Fund showed that on average, the age at which children first go online […]
Increased enrollment needed for learners with disabilities who are out of school
Following the announcement that the regular enrollment period for School Year 2021-2022 will start next week, 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 […]
Empower principals in delivering quality education
Senator Win Gatchalian bats for the empowerment of principals in delivering quality education and reversing the education ‘crisis’ hounding the country. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, said that the proposed revival of the Congressional Oversight Committee on Education (EDCOM) will look at how principals can be given […]
