The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has expressed full support for increasing funding for the education sector.
According to DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, the additional funding aligns with President Bongbong Marcos’ directive to realign ₱255.5 billion — originally intended for the Department of Public Works and Highways’ flood control projects — toward priority programs.
She said the DBM supports this realignment and is committed to ensuring its proper implementation so that students, teachers, and state universities and colleges (SUCs) receive what is due to them.
Pangandaman also urged Congress to approve higher budget appropriations for SUCs.
She expressed hope that lawmakers will heed the call and allocate more resources to more essential sectors.
(PHOTO COURTESY: DBM)
