Philippines to Break Ground on 34,000 New Classrooms This Year
The Philippines' Department of Education announced plans to break ground on over 34,000 new classrooms this year, a significant effort to address a persistent shortage. This initiative aims to tackle part of the 140,000-classroom deficit, utilizing public-private partnerships.
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