MANILA — The proposed national budget for 2027 has set aside funding for the construction of over 6,500 new classrooms, according to budget documents. The allocation is part of the government's continuing effort to reduce the classroom backlog and improve learning conditions in public schools.
A significant portion of the funding will be channeled through the Department of Education (DepEd), which has long flagged the need for additional classrooms to accommodate a growing student population. The new classrooms are expected to be built across various regions, with priority given to areas with the highest shortage.
Education advocates have welcomed the move but stressed the importance of timely implementation. They noted that past budget allocations have sometimes been delayed, leaving students in makeshift or overcrowded facilities. The proposed 2027 budget still needs to be approved by Congress before it can be enacted.
Under the current administration, the government has pledged to prioritize infrastructure in the education sector. The construction of these new classrooms is seen as a key step toward ensuring that every learner has access to safe and conducive learning spaces.
Details on the exact allocation per region and the specific program under which the classrooms will be built are expected to be released once the budget proposal is formally submitted to legislators. For now, the figure of 6,500 new classrooms offers a clear indication of the government's commitment to closing the education infrastructure gap.