Programs, challenges in education sector tackled in ECCP forum

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00:00Several programs and challenges in the country's education sector are discussed in a forum.

00:05Meanwhile, the Senate celebrates its 108th anniversary.

00:10These and more in tonight's national news roundup by Kate Renya.

00:16Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara attended a meeting hosted by the European

00:21Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and led by ECCP President Paulo Duterte.

00:25Secretary Angara and officials from the private sector discussed several education programs in

00:30the sector. They also talked about reducing subjects under the matatag curriculum, reforms

00:35in the licensure exam for teachers, improving teaching skills, fairness in the free college

00:40tuition fee law, and enhancing computer literacy. The secretary also touched on ongoing improvements

00:45in the curriculum. As the Philippine Senate commemorates its 108th anniversary, Senate

00:53President Francis Escudero affirmed the Senate's commitment to the principles of democracy,

00:58transparency, and accountability has remained steadfast. The Senate leader reminded the 108th

01:04anniversary is not only a time for celebration but also for introspection and an opportunity

01:10to reaffirm their commitment to the values the Senate stands for. The Bureau of Jail Management

01:17and Penology and the International Committee of the Red Cross launched an online health

01:22information system to improve jail health care. It ensures all inmates are screened and have

01:27documented health histories, helping to create more informed health policies. Each inmate will

01:32now have individual health records with monthly reports from all BJMP facilities to enhance care

01:39and provide data for the Department of Health. The Indonesian Embassy in Manila held a cultural

01:46celebration as part of the 75th anniversary of the Philippine-Indonesian diplomatic relations.

01:51Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo said in her speech the activity serves as a testament to the ongoing

01:57relations between the Philippines and Indonesia. An Indonesian ambassador to the Philippines,

02:01Agus Widjojo, also reminded Filipinos and Indonesians to be open-minded and celebrate

02:06shared experiences that bind them. Kate Renya, from The National TV, for a new and better Philippines.

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