MANILA, Nov. 28 -- House of Representatives Committee on Higher and Technical Education Chairperson, Tingog Party-List Rep. Jude Acidre, on Friday welcomed the proposed 2026 PHP1.38 trillion allocation for the education sector, describing the panel's level of support as a reflection of the government's firm commitment to placing education at the center of the national development agenda.

"Through EDCOM II - under the leadership of Executive Director Karol Mark Yee and with the collective work of our commissioners - we have consistently underscored the urgency of addressing learning recovery, improving sector governance, upgrading facilities, and strengthening support for teachers and school leaders," said Acidre, also a co-chair of the ...