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Even before accepting the offer to become Education Secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte said she “knew the enormity of the challenges” that awaits her once she leads the government’s biggest bureaucracy — the Department of Education (DepED).

Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a bill seeking to recognize the invaluable contribution and sacrifices of the country’s education sector by declaring May 16 as World Education Support Personnel Day.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is now pushing for the passage of the bill that seeks to accelerate the digital transformation of the country’s basic education sector.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, July 18 said the growing dissatisfaction on the K to 12 system is growing, thus, the need to review and formulate educational reforms.

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, July 17 lauded the decision of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to lift its 11-year-old moratorium prohibiting colleges and universities from offering undergraduate nursing programs.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Gon on Sunday, June 26 said he is confident that Executive Order 174 which President Duterte recently issued would help ensure that Filipino students have access to quality education even under the “new normal.”

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he rejects proposals calling for the abolition of the K to 12 program saying it only needs to be reviewed and tweaked to ensure that its promises are fulfilled.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, June 20 affirmed his support to the incoming Department of Education’s (DepEd) administration saying he is committed to work with Vice President-eleect Sara Duterte-Carpio who is set to take the lead of the agency.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on the next administration to address stunting among Filipino children, warning of the long-term effects on their growth and development.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, June 14, called for an increased participation among local government units (LGUs) in improving the delivery and quality of basic education in the country.

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Thursday outlined four most pressing issues that President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. must immediately address.

Re-electionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday urged the next administration that would win in the May 2022 elections to ensure that the welfare of the country’s teachers would be upheld and prioritized.

Senatorial candidate and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday welcomed President Duterte’s order to resume in-person classes across the country, saying this would help solve the learning poverty in Philippines.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called on government authorities and officials of educational institutions to guarantee the health and safety of students amid the gradual expansion of face-to-face classes nationwide.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday vowed to pursue measures aimed at granting higher salaries for teachers saying this would further help boost their morale.

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday urged his colleagues to immediately pass a bill establishing an educational commission in the Philippines to address the serious problems hounding the country’s educational system, such as funding and lack of classrooms.

As the needs of the education sector become even more crucial with the implementation of pilot face-to-face classes, a group on Wednesday, Nov. 17, challenged presidential aspirants in the 2022 election to include education in their platforms.

Partido Reporma chairman and standard bearer Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has called on the Filipino youth to consider agriculture-related courses to boost the country’s agricultural development, which has been taking a back seat in favor of blue and white collared jobs.