Education budget buckles under pressure

The above follows a revelation by Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Nono , policy-driven expenditure increases, and persistent funding shortfalls that threaten smooth service delivery.

When presenting Consolidated and Development Funds Estimates before the Committee of Supply in Parliament, she said the Ministry was allocated P11,684,932,980 for the 2025/2026 financial year. “As of February 24, 2026, P10, 476,774,586 representing 90% of the total allocation had already been utilised, leaving limited room to manoeuvre for the remainder of the financial cycle,” she said.