THE government has almost doubled the funds allotted for the education sector under the administration of President Benigno Aquino 3rd from P174 billion in 2010 to P309 billion this year, a Palace official said on Sunday.

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary and presidential spokesperson Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. said for next year, the proposed budget of the Department of Education (DEpEd) is P365 billion.

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