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DepEd's disaster preparedness to get boost in 2026 budget
The Department of Education (DepEd), under Secretary Sonny Angara, is significantly increasing its budget for disaster preparedness and response in 2026 to build safer and more climate-resilient public schools.
This enhanced program aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to prioritize disaster readiness.
The Philippines experienced numerous typhoons and earthquakes in the past year, leading to class suspensions and damage to school structures.
Secretary Angara emphasized the need to construct smarter and tougher school buildings, moving beyond simple repairs to a more forward-looking rehabilitation approach for the education sector.
The proposed 2026 budget allocates P3.77 billion to DepEd's Disaster Preparedness and Response Program, a substantial increase from the P665.32 million in the National Expenditure Program.
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