Declaration of Policy
- State policy to protect and promote quality, accessible, adequate, relevant education at all levels.
- Education as a core component of human capital development, socio-economic equality, inclusive growth, sustainable development, and fulfillment of human rights.
- Importance of education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism, nationalism, social progress, and human liberation.
- The State shall make education accessible, support public and private roles, and maintain an integrated education system.
Objectives of EDCOM II
- Establish specific, measurable, time-bound solutions via comprehensive assessment and planning.
- Develop a holistic, harmonized education ecosystem by reviewing mandates of DepEd, CHED, TESDA.
- Prioritize digital transformation and promote digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving aligned with global standards.
- Promote development of 21st century skills including creativity, communication, collaboration, leadership.
- Institutionalize reforms to address challenges like alternative learning modes and adapt to Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
- Recommend adoption of global best practices assessment tools for continuous monitoring and evaluation.
Creation of EDCOM II
- Establishes the Commission to conduct a comprehensive national assessment of Philippine education.
- Purpose: Recommend transformative, targeted reforms to make the country globally competitive in education and labor markets.
Composition of EDCOM II
- Ten members: five from the Senate, five from the House of Representatives.
- Co-Chairpersons: Chairpersons of specific education committees from both chambers.
- Other members designated by Senate President and House Speaker.
- Members not compensated but reimbursed for necessary expenses.
Duration of EDCOM II
- Mandate to be accomplished within three (3) years from organization.
- Commences upon effectivity of the Act.
Powers and Functions of EDCOM II
- Review formal and alternative learning systems, including licensure, eligibility, and certification policies.
- Recommend policy harmonization among DepEd, CHED, TESDA.
- Formulate short- and long-term policy recommendations covering sectoral plans, governance, infrastructure, training, financing, and coordination.
- Approve workplan, budget, and personnel compensation.
- Hire personnel on various bases.
- Conduct hearings, receive testimonies, and expert advice.
- Issue subpoenas to summon persons or require documents.
- Obtain assistance and technical information from government entities.
- Hold multi-stakeholder consultations.
- Collaborate with industries in training and apprenticeship programs consistent with RA 7686.
- Act on recommendations from Secretariat or Committees.
- Periodic reporting to Congress including a final report with roadmap and key performance indicators.
- Recommend additional legislation.
- Formulate implementing rules and guidelines.
- Exercise all necessary powers.
National Assessment and Evaluation; Scope
- Review compliance with mandates of DepEd, CHED, TESDA.
- Identify causes for poor performance to meet standards.
- Recommend targeted solutions to improve education access, inclusion, and quality.
- Identify best domestic and international practices for adoption.
- Propose monitoring and evaluation plans.
- Determine LGU roles in delivering basic education.
- Address gaps between higher education outcomes and labor market needs.
- Adopt new sectoral trends in teaching, assessment, governance, and facilities design.
Standing Committees
- Establish standing committees chaired by commission members or experts.
- Engage resource persons from public and private sectors.
- Include National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Philippine Sports Commission to integrate arts and sports education.
Technical Secretariat
- Organize Technical Secretariat headed by an Executive Director to provide technical and administrative support.
- Secretariat operates co-terminously with the Commission.
Executive Director
- Must be a recognized expert in education and management.
- Full-time work status with rank and compensation equivalent to Executive Director IV (Salary Grade 29).
Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) as Research Arm
- Serve as the Commission's research arm.
- Provide data-based research and analysis to support policy formulation.
Education, Legislation and Policy Advisory Council
- Created to provide expert advice to the Commission.
- Members selected by Senate President and House Speaker from academe, business, education agencies, LGUs, and civil society.
- Council members to attend all Commission meetings.
Appropriations
- Initial funding charged against Senate and House funds.
- Subsequent funding included in the General Appropriations Act.
- Subject to existing budgeting, accounting and auditing rules.
Separability Clause
- Invalidity of any provision does not affect other parts of the Act.
Repealing Clause
- Laws, orders, rules inconsistent with the Act are repealed or amended accordingly.
Effectivity
- Takes effect 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.