The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is urging localized, science-based decisions on class suspensions to reduce learning disruptions.
It asked the Office of the President to amend Executive Order 66, citing an average loss of 15 school days due to calamities in the past two school years.
EDCOM 2 said some areas suffered much longer disruptions, with Negros Occidental losing 71 days due to the Kanlaon Volcano eruption.
The commission proposed automatic, local government and school-level suspensions based on hazard thresholds and actual conditions.
It also called for learning continuity plans and alternative methods such as printed modules and home-based learning, noting that many students and teachers lack devices for online classes.
Source: PhilNews24 | August 22, 2026
