Civil Society Group Urges Lawmakers to Reverse DepEd Budget Cuts
A civil society group, E-Net Philippines, has expressed concern over proposed cuts to programs targeting vulnerable learners in the Department of Education's (DepEd) 2027 budget. The group urges lawmakers to reverse these reductions and increase funding for critical educational initiatives.
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