English: Gatchalian urged the Commission on Higher Education to reduce the number of General Education (GE) courses required at the tertiary level. He added that senior high school graduates should no longer be required to undergo bridging programs. Gatchalian also urged the Department of Education to offer core subjects that will boost college readiness.
Filipino: Hinimok ni Gatchalian ang Commission on Higher Education na bawasan ang kinakailangang General Education (GE) courses sa kolehiyo. Dagdag ng senador, hindi na dapat sumailalim sa mga bridging programs ang mga senior high school graduates. Ayon pa sa kanya, dapat mag-alok ang Department of Education ng mga core subjects na magpapaigting sa kahandaan ng mga senior high school graduates na pumasok sa kolehiyo.