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LUBOS na ikinalulugod ni House Committee on Higher and Technical Education Chairman at Tingog partylist Rep. Jude Acidre ang pagsulong na mabigyan ng kabuuang P1.38 trillion na pondo ang sektor ng edukasyon sa ilalim ng 2026 national budget.
“I welcome the proposed P1.38 trillion allocation for the education sector in 2026, equivalent to about 4.5% of our country’s GDP. This unprecedented level of support reflects the government’s firm commitment to placing education at the center of our national development agenda,” pahayag ni Acidre.
Para kay Acidre, ang makasaysayang paglalaan ng ito ng pondo sa sektor ng edukasyon ay patunay ng seryosong pagtugon ng pamahalaan sa mga problemang kinakaharap ng education system.
“Through EDCOM II—under the leadership of Executive Director Karol Mark Yee and with the collective work of our commissioners—we have consistently underscored the urgency of addressing learning recovery, improving sector governance, upgrading facilities, and strengthening support for teachers and school leaders. The size of the proposed budget signals that these priorities are now being met with the resources they require,” dagdag ng partylist solon.
Aniya, mahalaga ang papel na ginagampanan ng Department of Education (DepED), na siyang mamamahala ng malaking bahagi ng nasabing alokasyon para tiyakin maayos na gagamitin ang pondo para sa iba’t-ibang programa ng ahensya kabilang ang ARAL, classroom construction and rehabilitation, school-based feeding, teacher hiring, at ang continuing modernization of basic education.
“A budget of this scale calls for careful stewardship. Our shared responsibility is to ensure that these resources are used efficiently, that coordination among agencies remains strong, and that every investment contributes to real improvements in learning outcomes. Effective implementation is crucial if we are to translate this historic allocation into lasting progress for our students and schools.” Paglalahad pa ng mambabatas.
Para sa higher education and technical-vocational training, sinabi ni Acidre ang ipina panukalang halaga na ilalaan ay makakatulong sa pagnanais na magkaroon ng kaukulang reporma sa Commission on Higher Education (CHED), pagpapalawak sa student access, pagsusulong ng digital transformation, pagkakaroon ng micro-credentials at iba pa.
“This P1.38 trillion budget is more than a figure in the General Appropriations Bill. It is a statement of national resolve. It affirms our shared belief that education is the strongest foundation for inclusive growth and the most important investment we can make in our people. As deliberations continue, I remain committed to working closely with our education agencies and with EDCOM II to ensure that this historic allocation results in meaningful progress for every Filipino learner.” (ROMER R. BUTUYAN)
