The Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) in the Philippines has launched an online platform to guide government and school officials in crafting policies on early childhood development, focusing on literacy and stunting.

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) reported that at least 69 percent of public schools nationwide still lack land titles, which delays crucial classroom construction and exacerbates congestion.

A recent study by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) reveals that stunting among Filipino children under five years old increased to 25.3 percent last year, marking the first rise since 2015.

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) in the Philippines announced that 41.47 percent of students nationwide are identified as struggling readers.

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has introduced its Legislative Tracker, a tool designed to provide the public with real-time updates on the progress of the country’s priority education reforms from Congress to implementation.

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is urging the Department of Education to address the insufficient school facilities in resettlement projects and prioritize classroom construction in areas facing severe congestion and multiple shifts.

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) stated that overcrowded classrooms and bullying drive absenteeism and lower engagement, while smaller class sizes are linked to better participation and safer learning environments.

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda welcomed the enactment of Republic Act No. 12315, which extends the term of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) for two more years.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (Sona) for 2026 only mentioned two of the eight key education issues identified by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2).

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to fully implement the revised rules of the Anti-Bullying Act, citing continued vulnerability of students.

A report from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) indicates that 87 percent of Grade 11 students struggle with reading comprehension, leading ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro to declare the K-12 education system a failure.