Manila, Oct. 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure institutionalizing the Lifelong Learning Development Framework (LLDF), in a bid to promote universal literacy and improve access to quality education.

Under Republic Act (RA) 12313 signed by Marcos on Oct. 23, the LLDF will serve as a blueprint for advancing for developing and promoting lifelong learning programs across cities, municipalities, villages, and learning providers.

The law provides that the LLDF must promote functional literacy at all levels of society and inclusive learning in the educational system, as well as revitalize learning in families and communities.

The framework must also facilitate learning for and in the workplace; extend the us...