EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday presented the Department of Education’s proposed P975.96-billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 before the House Committee on Appropriations.

Angara urged lawmakers to address funding gaps for learning recovery, personnel hiring, and strengthened school safety and security.

“For next year, we aim to build on the progress we have achieved over the past four years,” Angara said.

“Our FY 2027 budget proposal builds on the reforms we have already started and focuses on key investments needed to further improve the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of basic education for every Filipino learner,” he added.

Under the proposed National Expenditure Program (NEP) allocation, Personnel Services increased by 8.64% to P766.74 billion to cover salaries and career progression.

Meanwhile, the allocation for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) declined by 15.94% to P174.32 billion, while Capital Outlay fell by 67.49% to P32.34 billion.