Cebu Secures P200M to Build New Schools Amid Ongoing Classroom Shortage

The MOA signing, held at the DepEd Central Office in Makati City, was attended by Education Secretary Sonny Angara, DepEd Assistant Secretary Aurelio Paulo R. Bartolome, and Undersecretary Peter Irving Corvera.

The Cebu Provincial Government on Friday, July 10, announced that it had secured a P200 million allocation from the Department of Education (DepEd) for the construction of additional school buildings in various parts of the province. This move aims to address the existing shortage of learning facilities in the area.

According to an advisory from the Cebu Provincial Government, the province is among the beneficiaries of the Marcos administration's initiative to improve public school infrastructure. The program aims to help address the country's backlog of 145,000 classrooms and is funded under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) through the Basic Education Facilities Program.

Under the agreement, the Department of Education (DepEd) will oversee the program's technical standards and fund allocation, while the Cebu Provincial Government will handle the procurement and construction of the new school buildings.

The project is expected to improve access to quality education in the province and provide a better learning environment for students. The construction of new school buildings is seen as a positive development for Cebu, considering the province's severe shortage of learning facilities.

DepEd Assistant Secretary Aurelio Paulo R. Bartolome emphasized the importance of the program in addressing the backlog of classrooms across the country. [1]

The Cebu Provincial Government's move to secure funding for new school buildings is a step in the right direction to address the issue of classroom shortage. With the support of national government agencies like DepEd, the province can now begin constructing new school buildings to cater to its growing student population.

The project is expected to be completed within a year, with the new school buildings set to be operational by 2027. This is a significant development for Cebu and the entire country, considering the importance of education in shaping the lives of future citizens.

DepEd's Basic Education Facilities Program has allocated P1.015 trillion for the construction of new school buildings nationwide. The program aims to increase the number of classrooms and provide better learning facilities for students.

The Cebu Provincial Government has committed to working closely with DepEd to ensure the successful implementation of the project. This partnership will help ensure that the new school buildings are constructed within the allocated timeframe and budget.

Undersecretary Peter Irving Corvera emphasized the importance of cooperation between national and local government agencies in addressing the issue of classroom shortage. [2]

The construction of new school buildings is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the province. This is a welcome development for Cebu, which has been facing economic challenges in recent years.

The project is also seen as a positive development for the education sector in the Philippines. The construction of new school buildings will provide better learning facilities for students and improve access to quality education in the province.