* Philippines Learning Crisis: Joint Effort by DepEd, CHED, TESDA
- The Philippines' Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Progress Authority (TESDA) committed to a unified effort to address the country's...
- During a ceremony at Malacañang, the heads of the education agencies pledged to implement the National Education and Workforce Development Plan (NatPlan) 2026-2035.
- Officials from DepEd, CHED, and TESDA joined EDCOM II in Malacañang as the National Education and workforce Development Plan 2026-2035 was formally launched, marking a whole-of-government push to...
education Agencies Unite to Tackle Philippine Learning Crisis
The Philippines’ Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Progress Authority (TESDA) committed to a unified effort to address the country’s learning crisis Friday, following the formal turnover of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) Final Report to President Marcos.
During a ceremony at Malacañang, the heads of the education agencies pledged to implement the National Education and Workforce Development Plan (NatPlan) 2026-2035. This long-term plan aims to overhaul the Philippine education system and better prepare students for the workforce.
Officials from DepEd, CHED, and TESDA joined EDCOM II in Malacañang as the National Education and workforce Development Plan 2026-2035 was formally launched, marking a whole-of-government push to improve learning outcomes and workforce readiness. (EDCOM 2 photo)
The EDCOM II report, titled “turning Point: A Decade of necessary Reform,” advocates for a coordinated, government-wide approach to overcome fragmented policies and ensure lasting improvements to the education system, according to the commission.
“The learning crisis is not a DepEd problem alone,” said DepEd Secretary sonny Angara. “The roadmap is clear, but delivery will depend on how well the entire government moves together.”
Angara welcomed the report as an “honest and evidence-based picture” of the challenges facing the education sector. He acknowledged that DepEd has already begun implementing reforms, but emphasized the need to accelerate those efforts with greater focus and discipline.
“The challenge now is execution – staying the course, aligning budgets and incentives, and holding ourselves jointly accountable for learning outcomes,” Angara added.
CHED officials also acknowledged the need for a more cohesive strategy. EDCOM II stated that CHED emphasized the importance of addressing the fragmented nature of higher education programs and ensuring they align with the demands of the labor market.