Education bill under Duterte lapses into law

By Kaithreen Cruz

Jul 28, 2022 7:33 pm

A bill creating a Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) that will undertake a comprehensive national assessment and evaluate the performance of the Philippine education sector lapsed into law on July 23.

Republic Act 11899, or the EDCOM 2 Act, a copy of which was obtained by The Manila Times, lapsed into law without the signature of former president Rodrigo Duterte after it had been passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on May 23, 2022.

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