DepEd to address textbook accessibility, lack of publishers

2026-01-31 - 12:16

MANILA, Philippines — While the textbook procurement process has been streamlined, certain gaps are yet to be addressed by the Department of Education (DepEd) such as late distribution of the procured books and the apparent cartel by some publishers despite listing hundreds of them. The Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) has particularly called