The Philippine Business for Education (PBed), an advocacy group led by the country’s top business leaders, asked the government to establish robust
The Philippine Business for Education , an advocacy group led by the country’s top business leaders, asked the government to establish robust monitoring and oversight mechanisms to ensure taxpayers’ money is used efficiently and effectively.
“We commend President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.’s decision to further scrutinize the bicameral-approved budget before its final passage, and accord protection to our learners who continue to grapple with the impact of the learning crisis,” it said. PBed expressed concern about the growing discretionary funds with its inherent nature—being less transparent, accountable and prone to inefficiencies, duplication and patronage—”diverting vital resources from priority sectors such as education and health, which are central to inclusive growth and long-term resilience.”
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