Manila, Jan. 29 -- Education Secretary Sonny Angara reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) in addressing gaps in the Philippine education system.

In a news release Wednesday, Angara acknowledged the Commission's role in driving education reforms and expressed gratitude to Congress for enacting laws based on its recommendations.

"It's a wonderful occasion - the release of the EDCOM Year 2 Report. We thank the Senate, under Senate President Chiz Escudero, for passing laws recommended by EDCOM II," Angara said during the unveiling of EDCOM II's Year 2 report.

A former EDCOM II commissioner, Angara noted that 37 priority education bills are in the legislative pipeline, ...