House panel OKs over P8B in education budget amendments for 2027

Inquirer.net - Oct 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) of the House of Representatives on Thursday approved an additional over P8 billion in amendments to the funding of the education sector for 2027.  The BARSc began its deliberations on the proposed amendments to the P7.2-trillion House budget bill on Thursday. The subcommittee, composed of select

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