Philippines Education Budget Increases Operational Funding for Public Schools
What happened
The Department of Education announced that under the proposed 2027 budget, it earmarked P61.02 billion for direct operations funding for public schools nationwide. This represents an increase from the P60.89 billion allocation made in 2026. Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara stated that the President's directive is to ensure every peso of the funding is utilized by teachers and learners.
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Why it matters
The increase in the education budget reflects a shift in national public expenditure priorities. The agency is also implementing the Simplified Normative Funding Formula (SNFF) to streamline operational support across schools.
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Who's involved
- Department of EducationAgency proposing the 2027 budget and implementing the funding increase
- Bongbong MarcosPresident whose directive guides the funding priorities
- PhilippinesCountry where the education budget applies
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The entities involved
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Angara
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Bongbong Marcos
president of the Philippines since 2022