Republic Act No. 12315

Section 3 of Republic Act No. 11899 or the "Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) Act", is hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 3. Objectives of EDCOM II. - In order to place education at the center of the development policies of the State, guided by a national vision on education, EDCOM II shall:

(a) x x x;

(b) x x x;

(c) x x x;

(d) x x x;

(e) x x x;

(f) x x x;

(g) Provide strategic direction in the development of policy reforms related to the alignment of curricula, pedagogies, and assessment systems with globally recognized benchmarks, and utilization of measurable learning outcomes to ensure that the quality of Philippine education, both public and private, meets international standards;

(h) Develop long-term and sustainable solutions to address challenges and gaps in school infrastructure, learning resources, and the qualification, training, and professional development of teachers and school leaders to provide safe, inclusive, and effective learning environments for all learners; and

(i) Update the national agenda and roadmap, as may be necessary, to integrate advancements in artificial intelligence, digital and green technologies, and other emerging innovations to future-proof the education system and strengthen the country's competitiveness and workforce readiness."

Section 6 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 6. Duration of EDCOM II . - The Commission shall accomplish its mandate within three (3) years from its organization. It shall organize itself and commence its mandate upon the effectivity of this Act.

Upon completion of the initial three (3) mandate, the Commission shall continue to operate for an additional period of two (2) years to conduct further research and consultations as may be necessary, and to exercise oversight over the implementation of the National Education and Workforce Development Plans. During this period, the Commission shall work closely with the DepEd, CHED, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), and TESDA, together with the relevant committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and other concerned agencies, stakeholders, and sectors, to ensure their direct and substantive participation in aligning education and training systems with national development and labor-market needs and in supporting the institutionalization of long-term reforms."