Education
Committee on Committee on Basic Education
EXPANDED NATIONAL NUTRITION PROGRAM ACT
The Expanded National Nutrition Program Act seeks to enhance the existing National Nutrition Program by amending a previous law and allocating necessary funds. It is currently under consideration in the Senate.
EASTERN SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY-COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
The bill aims to create a College of Medicine at the Eastern Samar State University and allocate funds for its establishment.
STUDENT INTERNSHIP ALLOWANCE
The bill, titled 'An Act Institutionalizing the Grant of Internship Allowance for Students in Public and Private State Universities and Colleges in the Philippines,' seeks to create a framework for offering financial support to students during their internships. It is currently pending in the committee responsible for higher education.
YOUNG ATHLETES ASSISTANCE ACT
The Young Athletes Assistance Act aims to support the development of young athletes through various programs and incentives. It is currently under consideration by the Youth committee.
NORTHERN SAMAR POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (NSPI) ACT
The bill aims to change the status of Balicuatro College of Arts and Trades to a polytechnic institute and allocate funds for this purpose.
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (CTU) - NAGA CITY CAMPUS ACT
The bill proposes to change the status of the Cebu Technological University Extension Campus in Naga City to a regular campus and includes provisions for funding.
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL ACT OF 2026
The Adopt-A-School Act of 2026 seeks to improve incentives for private companies to support public schools. It proposes changes to an existing law from 1998 to encourage more participation from the private sector in education.
STUDENTS GUIDANCE COUNSELING ACT
The Students Guidance Counseling Act seeks to ensure that schools have qualified guidance counselors and mental health personnel by requiring their recruitment, hiring, and training.
PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY AS THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
The bill proposes to enhance the Philippine Normal University by declaring it the national university for teacher education and allocating funds for its development. It is currently pending in the committee responsible for higher education.
TAWI-TAWI STATE COLLEGE
This bill aims to rename a college in Tawi-Tawi and enhance its governance structure while providing funding for these initiatives.
LAKAMBINI ACT OF 2026
The Lakambini Act of 2026 seeks to institutionalize the study of Filipino women heroes in educational curricula to enhance historical awareness and acknowledge women's contributions to nation-building.
REVISED CHARTER OF POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
The bill seeks to enhance the Polytechnic University of the Philippines by establishing it as the national polytechnic university and repealing an existing decree. It is currently pending in the committee responsible for higher education.
STATE AND LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (SLUCS) MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT
The bill seeks to enhance mental health services at state and local universities and colleges by providing necessary funding and resources.
AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ACT
The Agriculture Education Act seeks to enhance agriculture education in the Philippines by establishing a national system and providing implementation mechanisms.
PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY IN TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT
The bill proposes to require technical-vocational institutions to teach a personal financial literacy course as part of their training programs.
PHILIPPINE HISTORY EDUCATION PROTECTION ACT
The Philippine History Education Protection Act aims to establish the right of Filipinos to receive education in Philippine history. It mandates that Philippine history be taught as a separate subject in all formal education levels, includes measures to prevent its removal or dilution, and proposes the creation of an inter-agency council to oversee this education. The bill also outlines penalties for non-compliance and allocates funds for its implementation.
PHILIPPINE MUSIC INDUSTRY ACT
The Philippine Music Industry Act seeks to establish a Music Development Council to oversee and support the music industry in the Philippines.
ANYTIME LEARNING ACCESS ACT
The Anytime Learning Access Act proposes the creation of 24-hour public libraries in certain urban areas to enhance access to study spaces and resources for the public.
THE FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND LITERACY ACT
The Financial Education and Literacy Act seeks to make basic financial literacy a core subject in junior and senior high schools and part of the K to 12 program, with funds allocated for its implementation.
TONGDOL INTEGRATED SCHOOL (SORSOGON)
The bill proposes to change Tongdol Elementary School into an integrated school and allocate funds for this purpose. It is currently pending in the committee.
PRESIDENTS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP ACT OF 2026
The Presidential Merit Scholarship Act of 2026 seeks to create a scholarship program funded by the government. It is currently under review by the committee on higher education.
UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO QUALITY TERTIARY EDUCATION ACT
The bill seeks to improve access to quality tertiary education in the Philippines by amending an existing law. It has been approved by both houses of Congress.
SAN ROQUE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (DAVAO ORIENTAL)
The bill aims to create a national high school in Barangay San Roque, San Isidro, Davao Oriental, and allocate funds for its establishment.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 10699 (NATIONAL ATHLETES AND COACHES BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT)
The bill aims to amend the existing law that provides benefits and incentives to national athletes and coaches.
FURTHER AMENDING THE PHILIPPINE TEACHERS PROFESSIONALIZATION ACT OF 1994
The bill, titled 'An Act Further Amending Republic Act No. 7836, Otherwise Known as the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994', aims to make additional amendments to the existing law regarding the professionalization of teachers in the Philippines. It is currently pending in the committee responsible for civil service and professional regulation.
INTEGRATED URBAN AGRICULTURE ACT
The Integrated Urban Agriculture Act seeks to promote urban farming to improve food security and provide job opportunities. It is currently under review by the relevant committee.
EXTENDING THE DURATION OF SECOND CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON EDUCATION (EDCOM II)
The bill, titled 'An Act Extending the Duration of the Second Congressional Commission on Education,' aims to prolong the existence of EDCOM II and modifies an existing law related to it. It has been approved by the President and is under the committee for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education.
THE LEARNER’S CHOICE (TLC) IN PRIVATE BASIC EDUCATION ACT OF 2025
The bill proposes a voucher system for basic education to support learners and teachers in private schools, aiming to enhance the relationship between public and private educational institutions.