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," was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on May 23, 2022. Legislative measures lapse into law if the president does not take action — approve or veto — within 30 days from the receipt of the proposals.

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