Tag: 2025 Budget
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President Marcos Jr. Commits to Funding Major Dam Initiatives
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged substantial financial support for the development of large-scale dam projects across the Philippines. During a strategic meeting at Malacañan Palace on January 15, 2025, Marcos emphasized the critical role of these dams in enhancing irrigation and serving multiple other purposes. The meeting, attended by officials from the National…
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Philippines Allocates PHP7.7 Billion for Upgrading 15 Airports in 2025 Budget
In a significant move to bolster the country’s aviation infrastructure, the Philippine government has earmarked PHP7.7 billion for the enhancement of 15 airports nationwide as part of the 2025 budget. This initiative was highlighted by Makati City Representative Luis Campos Jr., who serves as the vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee. The funds will…
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2025 National Budget Enhances Early Childhood Education with New Investments
MANILA – The 2025 national budget, amounting to PHP6.326 trillion and signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on December 30, 2024, marks a significant advancement in Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) programs, according to the 2nd Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). The budget focuses on enhancing the capabilities of Child…
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2025 National Budget to Enhance Job Prospects for SHS Technical-Vocational Students
In a move to enhance the employability of senior high school students enrolled in the technical-vocational livelihood (TVL) track, the 2025 national budget will continue to fund free assessments for national certifications. This initiative, highlighted by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, aims to increase certification rates among these students, thereby improving their job prospects. The budget includes…
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2025 National Budget Enhances Job Prospects for SHS Technical-Vocational Students
MANILA – The upcoming 2025 national budget includes continued financial support for free assessments that lead to national certifications for senior high school students enrolled in the technical-vocational livelihood (TVL) track. A new provision in the budget mandates these students to participate in these assessments, aiming to increase certification rates and improve their job readiness.…
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2025 Budget to Focus on Poorest Students, Senator Gatchalian Announces
MANILA – In a move to better support underprivileged students, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announced that the 2025 national budget will prioritize the poorest learners in government subsidy programs for private schools. This decision comes as part of amendments proposed by Gatchalian to the special provision on Government Assistance and Subsidies within the Department of Education…
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2025 Budget to Focus on Poorest Students, Aims to Rectify Past Allocation Discrepancies
In a move to better support the underprivileged, the 2025 national budget has been adjusted to prioritize the poorest students in government subsidy programs for private education, as announced by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. This decision comes after amendments were made to the special provision on Government Assistance and Subsidies within the Department of Education’s (DepEd)…
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2025 Budget to Boost Rural Electrification, Senator Announces
In a significant move to enhance rural development, the 2025 national budget, amounting to PHP6.352 trillion, has been approved, ensuring continued funding for the rural electrification initiative. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian highlighted the importance of this allocation during a recent statement, emphasizing its role in advancing the electrification of remote areas. The National Electrification Administration (NEA)…
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