National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan and Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, agreed to prioritize education and digital connectivity as critical enablers of socioeconomic transformation.
Balisacan and Gatchalian met on May 16 to discuss strategies to push the passage of several legislative initiatives in the 19th Congress including the Batang Magaling Bill, the Basic Education and Early Childhood Care and Development Alignment Bill and the Konektadong Pinoy Bill.
Gatchalian highlighted several education bills aimed at improving the quality of education in the Philippines. He said the Batang Magaling Act focuses on equipping senior high school students with relevant skills upon graduation to facilitate smoother transitions into the labor market.
The Basic Education and Early Childhood Care and Development Alignment Act aims to achieve universal coverage and elevate the quality and delivery of early childhood care and development programs.
“Addressing the learning crisis in the Philippines requires a multifaceted approach, including enhanced teacher training, a modernized curriculum, and initiatives that improve learner outcomes. Our education system must adapt to the demands of the 21st century,” said Gatchalian.
