“The strength of a nation lies in the well-being of its people. Therefore, we must invest in and prioritize the education, health, and nutrition of every Filipino,” the Philippine Business for Education said in a statement.
“With his recent pronouncement on restoring the education sector’s budget, we remain hopeful that his leadership will inspire the necessary prioritization of education within the government,” PBEd added.PBEd noted that while infrastructure — like roads and bridges — is vital for progress, “investing in our people is still the most critical foundation we can build.”
“However, a closer look reveals that this increase translates to only approximately P1,600 spent per student,” PBEd explained.