Acknowledging the vital role of early childhood education in enhancing the country’s overall education quality, the Second Congressional Commission on Education emphasized on Tuesday, Jan. 7, its support for increased investment in early childhood education as part of the 2025 national budget.
On Dec. 30, President Marcos approved the P6.326 trillion General Appropriations Act. According to EDCOM 2, the 2025 budget emphasizes a “significant national investment” in ECCD. This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with the ECCD Council, aims to develop effective program implementation guidelines to enhance the qualifications and capabilities of CDWs.
Additionally, the 2025 national budget includes P24 million for the establishment of Child Development Centers in low-income municipalities, particularly in fifth-class municipalities.