PHThe Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines announced that it has completed partnerships with all provinces to address the nationwide classroom shortage. During a Senate hearing, DepEd Undersecretary Filemon Ray Javier reported that 87% of city-level partnerships and 75% of municipal partnerships under the school infrastructure program have been achieved. The 2026 school infrastructure program has mobilized P49.8 billion out of a total P67.9 billion allocation, aiming to provide 14,601 new classrooms. Funding includes P22.35 billion for local government unit (LGU)-led projects, P20.85 billion via the Department of Public Works and Highways, and additional allocations for learning continuity spaces and partnerships with NGOs. Some LGUs, like Biliran, have begun construction, but concerns remain about transparency and communication with local governments.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual updates on DepEd's progress with infrastructure programs without overtly favoring any political ideology. It reports on government actions, funding allocations, and bureaucratic processes without significant editorializing or ideological framing. While the subject matter
