Rappler hosts AMA on education crisis with EDCOM 2 director

Rappler is organizing an Ask Me Anything session with EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Mark Yee to discuss the Philippines' education crisis, including the literacy crisis and classroom shortages. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, at 5 pm.

Rappler invites students, parents, teachers, principals, education advocates, and anyone with questions, suggestions, or complaints about the Philippines' education system to join an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2).

Rappler's news operations head Acor Arceo will host the session with EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Mark Yee. The discussion will focus on issues such as the alarming literacy crisis and perennial classroom shortages.

To participate, download the Rappler app for iOS or Android and create a free account. Go to the Community tab and join the Education chat room. Alternatively, use the web version. At 5 pm on Wednesday, February 11, send questions or thoughts to the chat room; a moderator will guide the conversation. Messages will be read during the livestream, and Yee will respond on-air.

Watch the livestream on the same page or Rappler's YouTube channel. The event is set in Manila, Philippines.

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