LIVE: House Committee on Basic Education and Culture holds hearing | June 15, 2026

House Committee on Basic Education and Culture, chaired by Hon. Roman T. Romulo, deliberates on crucial legislative measures aimed at strengthening classroom management and empowering educators. The committee tackles a consolidated substitute bill and bills (HBs 437, 508, 5060, 7065, 7350, and 9230) focused on institutionalizing support mechanisms for public school teachers regarding student discipline, defining corporal punishment, and affirming the authority of school administrators and personnel. Additionally, the panel discusses HB 8659 to decentralize and improve the governance of basic education under RA 9155. The Department of Education (DepEd) also provides vital briefings regarding its preparations and implementation plans for the upcoming School Year 2026-2027, as well as an update on the implementation of RA 11650, which ensures inclusion and vital services for learners with disabilities. Subscribe to iWant to watch ANC live and on-demand: https://www.iwanttfc.com For more ANC Interviews, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm34qRgqWBU4AT2G3LWF27_RErcz0GVd9 For more ANC Highlights videos, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm34qRgqWBU4cKXctfaRZsLEHahqOc9dQ Subscribe to the ANC YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/ANCalerts Visit our website at https://news.abs-cbn.com/anc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ancalerts Twitter: https://twitter.com/ancalerts #ANCHighlights #ANCAlerts #ANCNews #ABSCBNNews #NewsDigital #LatestNews #PhilippineNews