DepEd taps LGUs to bridge 165,000 classroom gap; eyes faster builds

2026-03-10 - 08:25

MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara rallied over 1,300 municipal mayors to address the persistent classroom crisis, unveiling a multi-channel roadmap to bridge the nationwide 165,000-classroom deficit. Emphasizing that traditional procurement alone is insufficient, Secretary Angara detailed a strategic roadmap designed for faster, more flexible and more transparent school buildings construction. “We are no