Karol Mark Yee

Executive Director, Second Congressional Commission on Education of the Philippines (@edcom2ph) | PhD @Cambridge_Uni @CamEdFac (‘23), EdM @Harvard (‘14)

[The Manila Times @TheManilaTimes]

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Wednesday recommended to end shifting schedules for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students. https://t.co/BX6a9popMc

[Lee Seril @_leeseril]

Isinusulong ng Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) na tapusin na ang shifting schedule para sa mga mag-aaral mula Kinder hanggang Grade 3. @DZMMTeleRadyo

[Laure Beaufils 🇬🇧 @LaureBeaufils]

Education, education, education.

Without education, none of our aspirations for the future will come true.

With two fierce 🇵🇭 leaders and champions. Thank you, @tesdaofficial Secretary Benitez & @KmrYee for your visionary leadership and partnership.

🇬🇧🤝🇵🇭

📚👩‍🏫🎒🚌👩‍🎓

[Karol Mark Yee @KmrYee]

@LaureBeaufils @tesdaofficial We miss you and thank you again, Amb Laure!

[June Kunugi @JuneUNICEF]

Great pleasure to meet Dr. @KmrYee & @edcom2ph team. A big thank you for the continued collaboration to advance education reform in the Philippines. UNICEF is committed to support the ECCD System Act & explore new ideas to boost early childhood care & development across the 🇵🇭.

[Alagang Angara @SonnyAngaraNews]

... to operationalize this EDCOM II recommended initiative to overcome the education crisis beginning with the foundational stages of learning. 2/2
#DepEdPhilippines #BagongPilipinas

[EDCOM 2 @edcom2ph]

LOOK: EDCOM 2 - The Second Congressional Commission on Education Executive Director Dr. Karol Mark Yee met with the diplomatic community in the Philippines to discuss the #EDCOMYearTwoReport and how they can help solve the country's learning crisis.
H.E. @LaureBeaufils of @ukinphilippines hosted the event. Joining the gathering were H.E. Marie Fontanel of Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia, H.E. Emma Hickey of the Irish Embassy Manila, H.E. Christian Halaas Lyster of the The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, H.E. Miguel Utray Delgado of the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, H.E. David Bruce Hartman of the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines, H.E. Catherine Rosemary McIntosh of the New Zealand Embassy - Manila, Philippines, H.E. Agus Widjojo of the KBRI Manila, H.E. Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino of the Malaysian Embassy in the Philippines, H.E. See Sin Yuan Angelita Constance of the Singapore Embassy in Manila, Mr.Rangsant Srimangkorn, CdA a.i. of the Royal Thai Embassy, Manila สถา���เอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงมะนิลา, Ms. Ester Buzgan of Israel in the Philippines, and Mr. William Korbl of Ambasada României în Filipine / Embassy of Romania in the Philippines.
Also present were representatives from the Embassy of Slovenia, Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Manila, Embassy of Vietnam, India in Philippines (Embassy of India, Manila), U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, Asian Development Bank, World Bank Philippines, and UNICEF Philippines.
#BangonEdukasyon #ItaasAngAntas #EDCOM2

[Pilipinas Today @PilipinasToday_]

I am deeply honored to stand alongside my fellow commissioners of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) as we witness the signing of the Joint Circular between the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) today at Malacañang Palace. 📚👧🏻

One of the key findings of EDCOM II’s Year Two Report was the urgent need to expand access to early childhood education, particularly in low-income local government units. It is truly heartening to see this significant initiative come to fruition, as it underscores the government's commitment to ensuring that every Filipino child has the opportunity to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

I extend my deepest gratitude to His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for his unwavering support and advocacy for inclusive education. This milestone is a testament to his administration’s dedication to uplifting the lives of our youngest learners and their families; ito ay testamento ng isang pamahalaang nakikinig at nagsisilbi sa tinig ng bayan! 🔔

Photo courtesy of Rep. Jude Avorque Acidre/Facebook

#PilipinasToday
#MartinRomualdez
#Duterte
#TingogPartylist
#YeddaRomualdez
#JudeAcidre
#EDCOM2
#BangonEdukasyon

[EDCOM 2 @edcom2ph]

PANOORIN: Sumama ang aktor at content creator na si @rebranger sa site visit ng #EDCOM2 sa isang last mile school - DepEd Tayo Pulong Mindanao ES- Laguna. Dito natin nakita first-hand ang mga issues at challenges ng ating education system: lalo na pagdating sa resources, infrastructure, at sa pondo. 🏫

Sa kabila ng lahat, nagsusumikap pa rin ang mga estudyante, guro, school heads, at mga magulang para makapasok araw-araw - kaya naman nagpapatuloy rin ang Komisyon sa misyon nating #ItaasAngAntas ng edukasyon sa mga paaralang tulad ng PMES.

Panoorin ang full vid sa https://t.co/BtnczQPnKh

#BangonEdukasyon #ItaasAngAntas #EDCOM2

[TESDA @tesdaofficial]

As part of the efforts to establish a seamless and integrated journey for learners, TESDA took part in the Data Harmonization Meeting with DepED, CHED, and the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) held recently at the TESDA Women's Center in Taguig City.

[Behzad Noubary @bdnoub]

@edcom2ph's Year 2 Report is a key step in fixing #PhilippineEducation. @unicefphils fully supports the call to FIX THE FOUNDATIONS and:
✅ Invest in early childhood education
✅ Prioritize foundational learning
✅ Strengthen alternative learning pathways

[Abogado.com.ph @Abogado_PH]

Maroon, blue and, green were united when the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) unveiled its findings on the Philippine education system.

https://t.co/nUXCqZiiDV

[Loren Legarda @loren_legarda]

“Where do the cracks in our foundation lie, and how can we strengthen it, not merely to stand firm but to bear the weight of our children’s biggest and boldest dreams?”

These were the questions I posed today during the launch of EDCOM II’s Year Two Report. This milestone reflects the rigorous study and insightful analyses conducted by EDCOM and its partners from across government, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations.

Education is the pillar of national progress, the foundation upon which we build innovation, peace, justice, and sustainable development. Through this report, we move forward with a unified vision to ensure every Filipino child’s future is defined by opportunity, equity, and excellence.

Congratulations to my EDCOM family, especially the Advisory Council, Standing Committees, Technical Secretariat, and all our partners. Your dedication to fixing the foundations of our education system inspires hope. Together, we will ensure this report leads to meaningful action. @DepEd_PH

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

"Sino mag-a-adjust?" asks EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Yee, as the commission calls on government agencies to improve coordination. https://t.co/89rFfGJLor

[EDCOM 2 @edcom2ph]

Early education and nutrition + basic literacy and numeracy in the early years + teacher training - kailangan sabay-sabay siyang tugunan para malutas ang #EducationCrisis! #BangonEdukasyon #ItaasAngAntas #EDCOMYearTwoReport #EDCOM2

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

WATCH: 6 in 10 high school teachers handling subjects they did not major in – EDCOM 2

A report of a national commission assessing the country’s education sector showed that 62%, or 6 in 10, of public high school teachers are handling subjects that they “did not major in college.”

Watch #RapplerTalk: https://t.co/vtucnGY5sJ

[Marc Innes-Brown @AusAmbPH]

Australia supports the Philippines in transforming education and enhancing global competitiveness.

Our support to @EDCOM2ph, contributed to key policy recommendations aimed at empowering Filipino students for future jobs.

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

Part of the problem lies in the limited pool of potential school principals, as EDCOM 2 flagged “the low passing rates and inconsistent delivery of the National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH).” https://t.co/jqiF6VPj4J

[Bonz Magsambol @bnzmagsambol]

I spoke with EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Yee about the findings in the commission's Year Two Report. Bookmark this page—it's airing at 6 PM!

Rappler Talk: ‘Fixing the foundations’ of an education system in crisis https://t.co/bU0uGDxMzc via @rapplerdotcom

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Yee cited two main reasons why college students are dropping out — lack of engagement and the need to work. https://t.co/Fug3RYQMMM