MANILA, Philippines — More learners with disabilities are entering schools, but many regions still lack the health professionals and facilities needed to provide the support required by law. Lawmakers raised the concern during a House Committee on Basic Education and Culture hearing on the implementation of Republic Act No. 11650, the Inclusive Education Act. Despite the law’s passage, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) warned that thousands of learners with disabilities remain unable to access assessments, therapy and rehabilitation. READ: PhilHealth to double benefits for kids with developmental disabilities The services are guaranteed under the law but remain inaccessible […]...Keep on reading: Expanded benefits for children with disabilities face access gaps