MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education has assured parents and students alike that the department will address the shortage in classrooms and textbooks in public schools in time for school year 2008-2009.
Education Secretary Jesli Lapus said the increase in this year’s budget from the previous P132 billion to P149 billion will enable them to address these issues that have hampered government-funded schools nationwide every year.
“The Education department is prepared for the school opening and we are doing our best to address any problems that might crop up,” Lapus said.
Credits: GMANews.TV