Manila, Jan. 15 -- The 2nd Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) on Thursday identified the need to strengthen early learning support at the household level as a key input to ongoing government reforms in early childhood care and development.

In findings set to be released in its final report on Jan. 26, EDCOM II said fewer than half of Filipino households with children aged 0 to 4 years have basic resources that support early learning and brain development, such as educational toys and children's books.

The commission said the data underscore gaps in early stimulation at home, particularly among low-income families.

EDCOM II noted that for many children, especially those from disadvantaged households, public Child Developme...