TWG Meeting on the Review of the Proposed Bill on the Revised LCC Law

On February 28, 2020, the proposed bill on the revision of the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) Law was discussed during the Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting held at the Teacher Education Council (TEC) Secretariat Conference Room, Mabini Building, DepEd Central Office.

The event was participated in by Mr. Zaldy I. Masangkay of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG); Atty. Katryn C. Cadiente and Mr. Adnan P. Ahmad of the Office of Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian; Mr. Nemesio O. Malatamban III of the House of Representatives; Dr. Heidi B. Macahilig of the Philippine Normal University (PNU); Ms. Susan M. Carandang of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA); Mr. Edicio dela Torre of the Education for Life Federation; and Ms. Aurea Jean A. Abad.

Mr. Nemesio O. Malatamban III presided over the said meeting aimed at reviewing the provisions of Republic Act No. 10122 which was enacted on May 27, 2010 and proposing a bill expanding the membership of the Council, including provisions on National Literacy Awards and localization of LCC, among others.