DepEd 2025 Budget Under Fire: Where Did the Billions Go?

The Department of Education (DepEd) is facing intense scrutiny over its proposed 2025 budget, with billions of pesos flagged for questionable spending. From overpriced laptops for teachers to the misuse of confidential funds, DepEd’s financial management has raised serious concerns. Under the leadership of Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, the department is now under investigation by the Commission on Audit (COA), which has highlighted a staggering P12.3 billion in misused funds.

In this episode, Atty. Siegfred Mison is joined by former Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Liza Maza to discuss the deeper implications of DepEd’s budgetary issues. Why are critical needs like classroom construction and technology upgrades being neglected? What does this mean for the future of Philippine education? And most importantly, where is the money really going? Join us as we unpack the real story behind these financial controversies and explore solutions for greater transparency in government spending.

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