English: In its Year One Report, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) revealed that since 2012, only 27 textbooks titles out of 90 were procured for Grade 1 to Grade 10. The report also found that only learners from Grades 5 and 6 have complete sets of textbooks for all subjects. The EDCOM also revealed low utilization of the budget for textbooks and other instructional materials. Out of more than P12.6 billion allocated from 2018 to 2022, only about P4.47 billion (35.3%) was obligated and P951.9 million (7.5%) was disbursed.
Filipino: Ayon sa Year One Report ng Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), lumalabas na 27 lamang sa 90 titles ang nabili para sa Grade 1 hanggang Grade 10 simula 2012. Lumabas din sa ulat na mga mag-aaral lamang sa Grade 5 at Grade 6 ang may kumpletong mga textbook sa lahat ng mga subject. Hindi rin nagamit nang husto ang mga inilaang pondo para sa mga textbook at iba pang instructional materials. Sa P12.6 bilyong inilaan mula 2018 hanggang 2022, P4.47 bilyon (35.3%) lamang ang obligated, samantalang P951.9 milyon (7.5%) lamang ang na-disburse.