Education Reform
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (CTU) - DUMANJUG CAMPUS ACT
This bill aims to convert the Dumanjug Extension Campus of the Cebu Technological University into a regular campus, enhancing its educational offerings and administrative capacity.
STUDENTS GUIDANCE COUNSELING ACT
The Students' Guidance Counseling Act mandates the recruitment, hiring, and training of school-based licensed guidance counselors, psychologists, school social workers, and mental health personnel to address mental health issues among students.
PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY AS THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
This bill aims to strengthen the Philippine Normal University (PNU) by declaring it the National University for Teacher Education and appropriating funds for its operations and development.
PALOMPON POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY
This bill aims to align the charter of the Palompon Polytechnic State University with the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997 by amending specific sections of Republic Act No. 10599.
PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES IN THE BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
This bill allows the Department of Education (DepEd) to choose the most effective teaching methods for the basic education curriculum, amending the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013.
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TO PRIVATE BASIC EDUCATION ACT
The Government Assistance to Private Basic Education Act aims to enhance the existing government assistance program for private basic education by expanding coverage, improving subsidy mechanisms, and establishing funds for teacher training and salary support.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY DURING WORLD WAR II
This bill aims to integrate a comprehensive study of Philippine history during World War II into the higher education curriculum across all higher education institutions in the Philippines.
BATANG MAGALING ACT
The Batang Magaling Act aims to ensure that Senior High School graduates under the K to 12 Program are equipped with the necessary knowledge, training, and skills to meet labor market demands. It establishes councils to align educational offerings with industry needs and mandates regular labor market studies to inform curriculum updates.
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON EDUCATION (EDCOM II) ACT
This bill extends the duration of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) by two years to allow for further research, consultations, and oversight on education and workforce development plans.
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF [SOUTHERN] THE PHILIPPINES [(USTSP)] (USTP) ACT
This bill seeks to rename the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines to the University of Science and Technology of the Philippines, amending Republic Act No. 10919 to reflect this change.
EXTENDING THE DURATION OF SECOND CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON EDUCATION (EDCOM II)
This bill extends the duration of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) for an additional two years to continue its work on education policy reforms and oversight.
EDCOM 2 CONTINUITY AND REFORM IMPLEMENTATION ACT
The EDCOM 2 Continuity and Reform Implementation Act extends the term of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) for an additional three years and establishes the Education Cabinet Cluster to support the implementation of EDCOM II recommendations.
ABOLISHING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION ACT
This bill proposes to abolish the Senior High School component of the Philippine education system, amending the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 to simplify the basic education curriculum.
INCLUSION OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM
This bill mandates the inclusion of Philippine History as a separate subject in the high school curriculum, aiming to enhance students' understanding of their national identity and heritage.
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON EDUCATION (EDCOM II) ACT
This bill extends the duration of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) for an additional two years to continue its research and oversight on education reforms in the Philippines.
TEACHER SALARY INCREASE ACT
The Teacher Salary Increase Act proposes a ₱20,000 across-the-board increase in the basic monthly salary of all public elementary and secondary school teachers in the Philippines, funded through the Department of Education's current appropriations.
INSTRUCTIONAL GARDENS AND URBAN AGRICULTURE ACT
The bill aims to integrate instructional gardens into primary and secondary school curricula and promote urban agriculture to address food security and malnutrition in the Philippines.
RATIONALIZED BASIC EDUCATION ACT
The Rationalized Basic Education Act aims to amend the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 by removing the Senior High School component from the basic education system, thereby restructuring the education framework in the Philippines.
E-TEXBOOK PARA SA LAHAT ACT
The E-Texbook Para Sa Lahat Act mandates the free digital provision of textbooks for basic education, promoting Open Educational Resources (OER) to enhance access to educational materials.
21ST CENTURY SCHOOL BOARDS ACT
The 21st Century School Boards Act aims to enhance local leadership and accountability in basic education governance by establishing 21st Century School Boards and School Governing Councils, promoting community involvement in education, and ensuring transparency in the utilization of the Special Education Fund (SEF).