DepEd Seeks ₱928.5 Billion Budget for 2026

The Department of Education (DepEd) has submitted a proposed budget of ₱928.52 billion for 2026, which includes a ₱134.5 billion “wishlist” on top of its regular allocation.

The request comes amid growing calls to shift portions of government funding from infrastructure projects such as flood control, and instead prioritize investments in the education sector.

According to DepEd, the additional funding is intended to cover several major programs and initiatives, including:

• ₱48.89 billion for infrastructure projects such as classrooms and school facilities
• ₱20.17 billion for computerization and digital learning tools
• ₱17.05 billion for the School-Based Feeding Program
• ₱15.21 billion for salaries and benefits of teaching and non-teaching staff
• ₱14.11 billion for disaster response programs in schools
• ₱10.24 billion for the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program
• ₱3.36 billion for General Administration and Support
• ₱2.41 billion for other operational expenses
• ₱1.92 billion for health-related initiatives
• ₱800 million for school support services
• ₱379.34 million for inclusive education programs

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sherwin Gatchalian assured that education will remain one of the top priorities in the national budget deliberations.

Source | Radyo Pilipinas 

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