Senator Alan Peter Cayetano expressed strong support for the proposed Lifelong Learning Development Framework (LLDF) Act, which aims to make education and skills development accessible to Filipinos at every stage of life.
Filed under Committee Report No. 475 on Monday, January 27, 2025, Senate Bill No. 2960 seeks to “describe and set the standards for the development of action components and desirable success measures for the promotion and implementation of lifelong learning in cities, municipalities, and lifelong learning providers.”
Cayetano, one of the bill’s co-authors, had earlier said the country “owes it to the future generations to give our children the best possible opportunities, and we can do that by giving them quality education accessible to all.”
The Philippine Qualifications Framework Council-National Coordinating Council (NCC) will be responsible for formulating and updating the LLDF master plan, which will serve as a blueprint for creating “learning cities” and “learning municipalities” across the country.
The proposed law aims to promote universal literacy and ensure that quality education remains accessible to all.
It encourages inclusive education, regardless of socio-economic background, and strengthens family- and community-based learning.
Additionally, the measure highlights the importance of workplace learning by engaging industries and stakeholders to enhance skills development.
It also advocates for the expansion of modern learning technologies to keep pace with evolving educational needs.
Cayetano has long championed education reforms to empower Filipinos, emphasizing the need to invest in education not just within the classroom walls but also through continuous learning opportunities.
His advocacy for lifelong learning is exemplified in the City of Taguig where his wife, Mayor Lani Cayetano, has introduced innovative education programs that promote lifelong learning.
As a model learning city, Taguig has continuously expanded comprehensive initiatives such as free skills training, community-based education programs, and digital learning hubs to ensure that residents from all walks of life have access to opportunities for personal and professional growth.
“If you are supposed to do something and you don’t do it, you’re not just robbing the country – you’re robbing the next generation,” he said.
The measure is expected to be tackled on the Senate floor in upcoming sessions.###
