PBBM URGES LGUs TO BUILD, REPAIR CLASSROOMS
/ 25 October 2025
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has urged local government units (LGUs) to construct and repair classrooms using funds from the national government.
Marcos said the new scheme aims to fast-track the construction and rehabilitation of classrooms to address the nationwide shortage.
“Kaya’t para pabilisin natin, we are changing the system. From now on, lahat ng LGU na may kapasidad, na may kaya, ida-download namin ang pondo sa LGU na. Kayo na ang magpatayo ng inyong eskuwelahan,” he said.
At present, the Department of Education (DepEd) receives the budget for classroom construction and repair, which is then downloaded to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for implementation.
The President said project implementation is often delayed by the bureaucratic process of securing clearances and permits.
“This is a closer coordination between the national government and the LGUs. This is part of that new scheme that we have to accelerate the building of schoolrooms and school buildings so that we will at least partly address the shortage,” he added.
The Chief Executive also expressed confidence that local chief executives could carry out the construction and repair of classrooms faster and at a lower cost, given their administrative experience.
“Ako, malakas ang loob ko sa mga LGU executives dahil hindi sila puwedeng mag-ghost project. Sisitahin kayong lahat,” the President said.
