Politics · Philippines Bureau
DepEd to Double Public School Funding to P61B in 2027
The Department of Education announced that direct funding for public schools will more than double to P61.02 billion under the 2027 National Expenditure Program, up from approximately P30 billion in 2022.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Department of Education disclosed Friday that direct funding allocated to public schools across the country will reach P61.02 billion under the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program, representing a significant increase in government investment in basic education infrastructure and operations.
The substantial funding boost reflects a commitment to more than double the amount provided to public schools in 2022, when direct funding totaled roughly P30 billion. The increase is intended to strengthen educational facilities and services nationwide, addressing long-standing resource constraints in the basic education sector.
The proposed allocation forms part of the government's broader fiscal plan for 2027, with DepEd seeking to improve access to quality education across the Philippines. The department's announcement underscores the administration's focus on education as a priority spending area in coming budget cycles.
The funding proposal still requires approval as part of the National Expenditure Program deliberation process, though the announcement signals strong government backing for increased public school investment in the medium term.