Tag: education funding

  • DepEd Ilocos Denies Allegations of ‘Ghost Students’ in SHS Voucher Program

    In a firm rebuttal from the Department of Education (DepEd) Ilocos regional office, claims of misusing public funds through the enrollment of so-called ‘ghost students’ in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program have been strongly denied. The statement, issued from Malasiqui, Pangasinan, came in response to a viral…

  • Department of Education Investigates Alleged ‘Ghost Students’ in Private Schools

    The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched an investigation into claims of ‘ghost students’ at twelve private schools across nine divisions. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of this probe, stating that the misuse of public funds allocated for the Senior High School (SHS) voucher program is a serious concern. Angara stressed that DepEd…

  • Education Tops 2025 Budget at P1.055 Trillion Following DPWH Reductions

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has finalized the 2025 national budget, setting a new priority by allocating the largest share to the education sector. The budget, signed into law on Monday at Malacañang Palace, totals P6.326 trillion, a reduction from the initially proposed P6.352 trillion due to the President’s veto of certain line items amounting…

  • Manila Allocates Nearly Half of 2025’s PHP25 Billion Budget to Social Services

    In a significant move, the city government of Manila has decided to dedicate almost half of its PHP25 billion budget for 2025 to social services. Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that PHP10.03 billion, representing 40% of the total budget, will be directed towards supporting the city’s most vulnerable populations, including victims of calamities. The largest portion…

  • Marcos Jr. Commits to Constitutional Compliance in 2025 Budget Review

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is actively ensuring that the proposed 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) adheres to constitutional standards, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. In a recent statement, Bersamin highlighted that a comprehensive review of the upcoming year’s budget is in progress to eliminate any items that may violate the Constitution. This review…

  • Ilocos Region’s DepEd Receives P167.35 Million for Classroom Repairs After Weather Damage

    The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Ilocos Region has been granted a budget of PHP167.35 million to repair and rehabilitate classrooms affected by recent weather disturbances. This funding, announced in Malasiqui, Pangasinan, comes from the Quick Response Fund (QRF) of DepEd’s central office, as stated by Darius Nieto, a project development officer for the…

  • 2025 Budget Signing Delayed for Thorough Review by President Marcos

    The signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), initially set for December 20, has been postponed to allow President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. additional time for a detailed and comprehensive review, according to Malacañang. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced that no new date has been set for the signing of the bill, which allocates…

  • President Marcos Delays 2025 Budget Signing for Thorough Review

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has postponed the signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) to conduct a thorough and detailed review, according to a statement from Malacañang on Wednesday. The signing, originally scheduled for December 20, has been delayed to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the PHP6.352 trillion national budget for the upcoming…

  • Philippine 2025 Budget Signing Delayed for Thorough Review

    The signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) in the Philippines, initially set for December 20, has been postponed to allow President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. additional time for a comprehensive review. This decision was announced by Malacañang on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for a meticulous examination of the proposed PHP6.352 trillion national budget…