Section 8Sec./Art. 8

Lifelong Learning National Master Plan. - Within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, the PQF-NCC, with the participation of relevant stakeholders, shall formulate a national master plan to promote lifelong learning that aligns with and supports the objectives and priorities of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP). The master plan shall serve as a strategic blueprint for the promotion of lifelong learning and the establishment of learning cities, municipalities, or barangays across the country.

The master plan shall be reviewed every five (5) years to ensure its alignment with evolving national development goals and stakeholder needs. It shall include the following components:

(a) Medium- and long-term policy objectives and basic direction for lifelong learning promotion and the establishment of learning cities, municipalities, or barangays;

(b) Implementation of lifelong learning activities and guidelines for the funding of lifelong learning providers;

(c) Investment plans and budgetary requirements for the promotion and expansion of lifelong learning providers and learning cities, municipalities, or barangays; and

(d) Guidelines for the evaluation of lifelong education programs and learning cities, municipalities, or barangays.

The PQF-NCC shall actively collaborate with other relevant government agencies in the formulation of the master plan to ensure comprehensive policy coherence. It shall also coordinate with LGUs in the mandatory implementation and execution of the master plan, with clear reference to the PDP's overarching objectives.