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Philippines to build 131 classrooms for remote schools next year
The Philippines is set to construct 131 new classrooms in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas following the enactment of legislation that mandates institutional support for last-mile schools. The construction initiative is part of the Department of Education's budget allocation for the coming year.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Philippine government will construct approximately 131 classrooms in remote and underserved communities next year under a newly enacted law supporting last-mile schools, a lawmaker announced Tuesday.
The construction program follows the passage of legislation that institutionalizes government assistance for geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (Gida), ensuring sustained educational infrastructure development in hard-to-reach regions.
The initiative was discussed during House deliberations on the Department of Education's proposed budget for the fiscal year, with lawmakers emphasizing the importance of closing educational gaps in remote communities.
The law represents a formal commitment to expanding classroom capacity in areas that have historically faced challenges in accessing adequate educational facilities due to geographic constraints and limited resources.