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DepEd hails UNESCO-compliant ₱1.224-trillion education budget
Manila Bulletin
|September 3, 2025
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Sept. 2, welcomed President Marcos’ historic allocation of P1.224 trillion to the education sector under the proposed 2026 national budget—marking the first time the Philippines has met the UNESCO-recommended benchmark of spending four percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on education.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed gratitude to Marcos and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), calling the move a “landmark investment” in the future of Filipino learners.
“We thank our beloved President because, for the very first time, the education budget is compliant with UNESCO standards,” Angara said in a statement. “This proves that education is the highest priority of President Bongbong Marcos for our country.”
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