Marcos Orders Release of P17.27B to Build 4,960 Classrooms Nationwide

Marcos orders release of P17.27B to build 4,960 classrooms nationwide

MANILA, Philippines — In a bold push to address classroom shortages and uplift the quality of basic education, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P17.27 billion to accelerate the construction of classrooms nationwide. Acting on this directive, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Rolando “Rolly” Toledo approved on April 13, the release of P17.27 billion to the Department of Education (DepEd). The amount, …

Marcos orders 1,743 infra projects rushedMarcos orders 1,743 infra projects rushed

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the fast-tracking of 1,743 infrastructure projects meant to sustain economic momentum, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said over the weekend.In a statement, Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said the release of P46.22 billion to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was approved in compliance with Marcos’ directive for “road connectivity, improving mobility and unlocking econ…