Philippine President Marcos Allocates P17.27 Billion for Classroom Construction
Marcos orders release of P17.27B to build 4,960 classrooms nationwide
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has authorized the release of P17.27 billion to construct 4,960 classrooms across the Philippines. This initiative aims to address classroom shortages and improve the quality of basic education, ensuring every student has access to a conducive learning environment.
- 01P17.27 billion allocated for classroom construction nationwide.
- 024,960 classrooms to be built, addressing significant shortages.
- 03Funding sourced from the P85.40 billion Basic Education Facilities Fund.
- 04Initiative supports the Nationwide Classroom Building Program.
- 05Focus on improving educational infrastructure for underserved communities.
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In a significant move to enhance basic education in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P17.27 billion to construct 4,960 classrooms nationwide. This funding, approved by Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Rolando Toledo on April 13, will help alleviate classroom shortages and provide essential school furniture and fixtures. Charged against the P85.40 billion Basic Education Facilities Fund from the FY 2026 General Appropriations Act, this initiative aims to ensure that every Filipino learner has access to a safe and conducive learning environment. Secretary Toledo emphasized that this initiative is about more than just infrastructure; it is about securing the future of the nation through education. The program is part of a broader effort to ensure that no learner is left behind due to distance, poverty, or lack of resources.
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This funding will directly improve educational infrastructure, providing students in overcrowded schools with better learning environments.
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