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P1 trillion 2026 DepEd budget to address learning crisis
The Senate has proposed a P1.044 trillion budget for the Department of Education (DepEd) for 2026, marking a significant increase of 12.65% from the National Expenditure Program (NEP) and P77.66 billion more than the House's version.
Senator Sonny Angara stated that this increased budget is intended to accelerate DepEd's long-term reform measures focused on access, accountability, learning quality, and future-readiness.
The Senate's proposed budget doubles the allocation for textbooks and learning materials, increasing it from P11.16 billion to P29.29 billion.
This substantial funding increase for learning resources will enable DepEd to produce over 79 million materials, develop new titles, and expand supplementary reading for early grades.
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