Civil Society Group Urges Congress to Restore Education Budget Cuts
E-Net Philippines, an education reform network, has urged Congress to restore and increase funding for education programs, citing concerns over budget cuts in the proposed 2027 national budget, particularly for learners from disadvantaged communities.
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