Tag: Education Budget
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President Marcos Jr. Advocates for Increased Education Budget Amid Cuts
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is advocating for a larger budget for the education sector after the Department of Education (DepEd) faced budget reductions and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) encountered funding issues for its 2025 programs. During a budget review meeting at Malacañan Palace, Marcos stressed the importance of prioritizing education.…
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Philippines Rolls Out ARAL Program to Combat Learning Loss
The Philippine government has taken a significant step forward in addressing educational setbacks with the implementation of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act. The signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) occurred at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, marking a swift response just 34 days after President Ferdinand…
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President Marcos Jr. Commits to Reinstate PHP10 Billion Slashed from Education Budget
In a recent statement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his determination to reinstate the PHP10 billion that was recently cut from the Department of Education’s (DepEd) budget for the year 2025. Speaking in Manila, the President emphasized that reducing the education budget contradicts the government’s overarching policy goals. The President’s comments came during a…
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