The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday reiterated its call for ‘full and sustained’ funding, as it now aims to focus on addressing foundational learning and literacy recovery.
In a statement, the agency has called for full funding of all its education mandates, in an effort to better address the country’s literacy challenges, as well as provide each student with a ‘fair and equal chance to succeed.’
‘[W]e are aligning resources, streamlining functions and focusing on what matters most-foundational learning and literacy recovery,’ the DepEd said.
Under the government’s proposed budget for 2026, the education sector secured the lion’s share, with P1.28 trillion, a figure described by lawmakers and Education Secretary Sonny Angara as the highest allocation received in history.
The DepEd recounted some of the reforms it has been doing, such as the rollout of the streamlined K-10 and senior high school curriculum, nationwide training for teachers, and the DepEd Principals Academy.
Aside from those reforms, the agency is also working on expanded classroom construction, textbook procurement, stronger education technology integration, and the deployment of additional administrative officers.