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The Education
Infrastructure Issue
“Philippine classroom shortage rises to 159,000” – DepEd

During the 2023-2024 school year in the Philippines, educational

challenges reached an unprecedented level.
Assistant Secretary Francis Bringas delivered a stark report to the
Senate Committee on Basic Education, revealing a severe deficit in
classroom availability.
This deficit far exceeded the previous year's shortage, ballooning to a
whopping 159,000 classrooms needed all over the Philippines. Bringas
attributed this increase to the destructive impact of typhoons and
ongoing deficiencies in educational infrastructure.
Committee Acknowledges Urgency in Education Crisis;
Considers Expedited Construction and Calendar Revision

The committee members absorbed the gravity of the situation as Bringas

emphasized the urgent need for intervention.

Discussions pivoted towards strategies to address the deficit, including

expedited construction projects and innovative space utilization.

There was also renewed interest in revising the school calendar to

enhance academic continuity and disaster preparedness.
Stakeholders Unite with the Goal to Tackle Education
Challenges; Commitment to Filipino Students' Welfare
Echoes Through Session Conclusion
The session concluded with a shared sense of determination among
stakeholders to confront the challenges head-on.

Bringas's report served as a rallying cry for lawmakers and officials to

prioritize the educational welfare of Filipino students.

Despite the daunting task ahead, there was a collective resolve to ensure
equitable access to quality education for all.
Post-Meeting Momentum: Collaborative Efforts Surge to
Overcome Classroom Shortage and Foster Innovation in
Philippine Education
In the aftermath of the meeting, efforts intensified to implement
practical solutions to alleviate the classroom deficit.

Communities mobilized, and stakeholders collaborated to expedite

construction projects and identify alternative learning spaces.

The commitment to resilience and innovation within the education

sector remained unwavering, laying the groundwork for a more resilient
and inclusive educational system in the Philippines.