レイテ島選出のマーティン・ロムアルデス下院議員は、大統領メリット奨学金プログラムを設立する統合法案が下院で三読会を通過したことを高く評価した。同氏は、このプログラムが貧困層や経済的に困難な家庭、中間層の家庭の高校卒業生に対し、質の高い教育へのアクセスを拡大することを目的としていると述べた。
レイテ島選出のマーティン・ロムアルデス下院議員は声明の中で、「このプログラムは、貧困家庭だけでなく、経済的に困難な家庭や中間層の家庭の高校卒業生に対しても、質の高い教育へのアクセスを広げることを目指している」と述べた。同氏が提出した下院法案5763号は、多数党院内総務であるイロコス・ノルテ選出のサンドロ・マルコス下院議員が筆頭著者である統合案に組み込まれた。ロムアルデス氏はさらに、「このプログラムは、高校の成績優秀者に多額の経済的支援を行うものだ。こうした高校卒業生の中から、わが国の将来のリーダーとなる最高かつ最も優秀な専門家を輩出したいと願っている」と付け加えた。この法案は、フィリピンのマニラにある下院で三読会を通過し承認された。
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 on January 5, allocating a record P1.015 trillion to the Department of Education and P530.9 billion to the DPWH. He vetoed P92.5 billion in unprogrammed appropriations, leaving P150.9 billion, while vowing prudent spending to curb corruption. The budget bars political involvement in aid distribution, though critics question the remaining funds.
Two years after a Senate hearing, the Department of Education (DepEd) has yet to release new guidelines for the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP). During the January 20 hearing, Senator Win Gatchalian criticized the delay, questioning the agency's seriousness in addressing issues like 'ghost' students and improper beneficiary targeting.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on December 9 that an anti-dynasty bill is among his priority measures for the 20th Congress, a move that raised eyebrows given his family's entrenched political dominance. Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro explained that the president seeks to empower the public to choose leaders based on merit rather than surnames.
Federal judge Martín Cormick suspended the presidential decree halting the University Financing Law and ordered the government to immediately implement salary increases for teachers and student scholarships. The ruling deems the decree arbitrary and illegal, violating the separation of powers by disregarding Congress's insistence. The decision addresses a claim by the National Interuniversity Council to safeguard the right to education.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget into law on January 5, 2026, at Malacañang Palace, amid a major government corruption scandal. This marks the latest signing under his administration, leading to a reenactment of the 2025 budget until January 4. The budget emphasizes education, health, and anti-corruption reforms.
Senator Philip Aduda, the Minority Leader of the 9th Senate, has approved N3.5 million to cover tuition fees for seven law students from the Federal Capital Territory.
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Following the bicameral committee's approval of the P6.793-trillion 2026 General Appropriations Bill, Senate and House leaders signed the conference committee report on Friday at the Philippine International Convention Center. The move paves the way for ratification on Saturday and transmission to President Marcos for approval.