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Veto on budget for personnel hiring may affect SUCs enrollment — CHED
State universities and colleges (SUCs) may be forced to limit student admissions due to a veto on P43.245 billion in personnel funding from standby funds, according to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis stated that the uncertainty surrounding staff hiring could restrict the number of students SUCs can accept.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the 2026 budget but vetoed the unprogrammed appropriations item, which is contingent on higher-than-expected revenue collection.
The vetoed amount specifically included P10.77 billion for salary upgrades and P32.47 billion for retirement and terminal leave benefits.
Representative Antonio Tinio of ACT Teachers criticized the veto, highlighting its potential impact on over 259,000 job order and contract workers nationwide, including more than 41,000 staff in SUCs.
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