DBM approves over P3-B for repair, rehabilitation of school buildings
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Mina F.
Pangandaman approved the release of a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO),
amounting to P3.049 billion to cover the funding requirements for the Repair
and Rehabilitation of Elementary and Secondary School Buildings.
“It has always been our
goal to improve the quality of education that we can provide to every Filipino
and empower them with the necessary tools to improve his or her quality of
life. This coming 2024, we will continue investing in education,” Sec.
Pangandaman highlighted.
An amount of P1.861 billion was initially released from the
total authorized appropriations of P4.911 billion, which will be utilized for
the rehabilitation, renovation, repair and improvement of kindergarten,
elementary, and secondary school buildings following the Repair All Policy.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his commitment to
investing in the country's education infrastructure and making the Philippine
education system on par with other nations.
“Mahigpit na tagubilin
po ng ating mahal na Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na bigyan ng disente at
komportableng pasilidad ang mga estudyante upang maayos silang makapag-aral. Sa
pagdating ng Bagong Pilipinas, hindi po tayo basta mamimili lang ng mga lugar.
Nasa Maynila ka man o sa malayong probinsya, gagawin natin ang lahat upang
maisaayos ang lahat education facilities sa bansa,” Secretary
Pangandaman added.
The SARO, which was requested by the Department of Education, will be released
to the Department of Public Works and Highways under the 2023 General
Appropriations Act. (DBM/PIA-Caraga)
