07/08/2026
๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฌ | Ceremonial Signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System Act (RA 12199)
A milestone for Early Childhood Care and Development in the Philippines! The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12199, or the ECCD System Act, were officially signed today, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country's ECCD System and ensuring that every Filipino child receives the best possible start in life.
The ceremonial signing was led by the ECCD Council Co-Chairpersons, Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla and Department of Education Secretary Juan Edgardo M. Angara, together with ECCD Council Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Dr. Teresita G. Inciong. Also present at the ceremony were Representative Roman T. Romulo, one of the principal authors of the law; EDCOM II Executive Director Karol Mark Yee; members of the ECCD Council Governing Board; and representatives from partner agencies.
As the nation embarks on this new chapter in Early Childhood Care and Development, the ECCD Council remains steadfast in working with its partners to ensure the effective implementation of Republic Act No. 12199, building a stronger, more responsive ECCD System for every Filipino child.
