EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara expressed gratitude to the members of the House of Representatives for the approval of its proposed P793.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

The budget, part of the National Expenditure Program was approved on Tuesday (24 sept 2025).

“We sincerely thank Speaker Romualdez, Rep. Zamora, and the entire House of Representatives for their dedication to uplifting our education system. This budget reflects our shared commitment to unlocking the full potential of every Filipino learner,” Angara said.

According to DepEd, the approved budget aligns with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to fully harness the nation’s educational potential.

It will support critical initiatives such as the construction of new classrooms, rehabilitation of school facilities, the DepEd Computerization Program, procurement of learning tools and equipment, teacher recruitment and training, the School-Based Feeding Program, and various government assistance and subsidies, it added.

During the deliberations, budget sponsor Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora highlighted the importance of the budget in enhancing the quality of basic education across the country.

“This funding will empower DepEd to continue its mission of providing quality education, ensuring that our learners are prepared for the future’s challenges and opportunities,” she said.

“With your continued support, we can make quality basic education a reality for all.”