Tag: Education Budget

Lawmakers raise concerns over ‘pork’ provisions in proposed P6.7-trillion 2026 budget

MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers have raised red flags over the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, warning that it remains laden with what...

Bam Aquino welcomes P1.38-trillion education budget in proposed 2026 spending plan

MANILA — Senator Bam Aquino on Monday praised the Bicameral Conference Committee’s approval of a P1.38-trillion allocation for education under the proposed 2026 national...

2026 education budget to hit 4% of GDP, equivalent to ₱1 trillion – Gatchalian

THE proposed 2026 national budget will earmark 4 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) for education, or roughly ₱1 trillion, Sen. Sherwin...

Marcos Urges Cabinet to Optimize Use of 2025 National Budget

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on his Cabinet to maximize the utilization of the 2025 national budget, following his line-item veto of ₱194...

DepEd considers public-private partnerships to solve classroom shortages

EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara said that the agency is focusing on building new school facilities, including classrooms, and enhancing digital services for both teachers...

Senate Allocates ₱3 Billion Boost for 82 State Universities and Colleges in 2025

The Senate has approved Senator Sherwin Gatchalian's proposal to allocate an additional ₱3.058 billion for 82 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in 2025. The funding...

Gatchalian Urges Faster Teacher Hiring, Calls for More Non-Teaching Staff

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara to expedite the hiring of new teachers to meet the needs of public...

Lawmakers Support DepEd Sec. Angara’s Efforts to Address Issues Inherited from VP Sara Duterte

Zamboanga Del Norte 3rd District Rep. Adrian Michael Amatong expressed his support for Secretary Sonny Angara's commitment to address the problems left behind at...

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