Education Secretary Leonor Briones, in a virtual press briefing on Monday, explained that DepEd has been reviewing its existing budget in an effort to ensure that the Basic Education – Learning Continuity Plan , will be implemented successfully.Vice President Leni Robredo, in a letter addressed to Briones dated Aug. 10, suggested for DepEd to realign its P29.
Meanwhile, DepEd Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan noted that there are many considerations when it comes to realigning the budget. “We were even asking for a supplemental budget to repair the ceiling of classrooms in preparation for the eventual resumption of face-to-face classes,” he added.“There are other strategic and policy considerations in determining how we will best utilize the funds and which funds can be realigned or discontinued just for this year to implement LCP,” he added.
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers Philippines has also been urging DepEd and President Duterte to “provide needed resources for the safe re-opening of schools.”
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