Learners who fall behind may be held back, as the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is seeking to end mass promotions. EDCOM 2 submitted its third and final National Education and Workforce Development Plan for 2026 to 2035 to Congress on Jan. 26. The commission said that the crisis could be due to systemic failures, limited access to early childhood education, and the policy allowing unqualified learners to advance. Romulo said that a teacher told them that they didn't want to pass unqualified learners but felt pressured to. "'Dahil kapag binagsak namin, nasasabihan kami na pinahamak namin ang division o ang school,'" Romulo quoted.

Source: Philippine Star January 28, 2026 04:40 UTC