DBM PRESS RELEASE
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) amounting to a total of P1.295 billion to the Department of Education (DepEd) to cover the funding requirements for the electrification of un-energized schools and the modernization of electrical systems in on-grid schools nationwide.
According to the Budget Secretary, this initiative is aligned with the Bagong Pilipinas vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
“Let us light up every classroom, sparking curiosity and igniting dreams. In the spirit of the Bagong Pilipinas, where discipline, prudence, continuous learning, patience, and integrity are paramount, let us collectively work toward a brighter future for our beloved Philippines under the visionary leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.,” Sec. Mina said.
"Investing in education means we are also investing on the needed facilities of our students. Malaking tulong po itong pondo para maging mas kumportable ang ating mga mag-aaral at guro sa kanilang classrooms," she added.
The allocation will cover the following regions: Cordillera Administrative Region, CARAGA, National Capital Region (NCR), Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII.
The Special Provision of the FY 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) states that a total of P1.295 billion is allocated under the Program/Activity/Project (PAP) - Basic Education Facilities (BEF), which shall be used for the electrification of un-energized schools and the modernization of electrical systems in on-grid schools.
This shall include the upgrading of existing electrical power systems of existing buildings, purchasing and installing appropriate transformers, and/or purchasing and installing solar power systems if needed and suitable for renewable energy use.
The Special Provision also prescribes that DepEd shall prioritize the use of solar energy sources for providing electricity to both off-grid and on-grid public schools.
The released fund is chargeable against DepEd's built-in appropriations under the FY 2024 GAA.
DBM Secretary Pangandaman approved the release of the SARO for the said purpose on 01 March 2024.
According to the Budget Secretary, this initiative is aligned with the Bagong Pilipinas vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
“Let us light up every classroom, sparking curiosity and igniting dreams. In the spirit of the Bagong Pilipinas, where discipline, prudence, continuous learning, patience, and integrity are paramount, let us collectively work toward a brighter future for our beloved Philippines under the visionary leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.,” Sec. Mina said.
"Investing in education means we are also investing on the needed facilities of our students. Malaking tulong po itong pondo para maging mas kumportable ang ating mga mag-aaral at guro sa kanilang classrooms," she added.
The allocation will cover the following regions: Cordillera Administrative Region, CARAGA, National Capital Region (NCR), Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII.
The Special Provision of the FY 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) states that a total of P1.295 billion is allocated under the Program/Activity/Project (PAP) - Basic Education Facilities (BEF), which shall be used for the electrification of un-energized schools and the modernization of electrical systems in on-grid schools.
This shall include the upgrading of existing electrical power systems of existing buildings, purchasing and installing appropriate transformers, and/or purchasing and installing solar power systems if needed and suitable for renewable energy use.
The Special Provision also prescribes that DepEd shall prioritize the use of solar energy sources for providing electricity to both off-grid and on-grid public schools.
The released fund is chargeable against DepEd's built-in appropriations under the FY 2024 GAA.
DBM Secretary Pangandaman approved the release of the SARO for the said purpose on 01 March 2024.
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DBM PRESS RELEASE (FILIPINO VERSION)
DBM, naglabas ng ₱1.295 bilyong pondo para sa electrification ng mga paaralan at modernisasyon ng mga electrical systems
Inaprubahan ng Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ang pagpapalabas ng Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) na may kabuuang halagang ₱1.295 bilyon sa Department of Education (DepEd) upang i-cover ang pangangailangan sa pondo para sa electrification ng mga paaralan na wala pang kuryente at ang modernisasyon ng mga electrical systems sa mga on-grid na eskwelahan sa buong bansa.
Ayon kay Budget Secretary Mina F. Pangandaman, ang nasabing inisyatibo ay alinsunod sa adhikaing Bagong Pilipinas ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
“Let us light up every classroom, sparking curiosity and igniting dreams. In the spirit of the Bagong Pilipinas, where discipline, prudence, continuous learning, patience, and integrity are paramount, let us collectively work toward a brighter future for our beloved Philippines under the visionary leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.,” pahayag ni Sec. Mina.
"Investing in education means we are also investing on the needed facilities of our students. Malaking tulong po itong pondo para maging mas kumportable ang ating mga mag-aaral at guro sa kanilang classrooms," dadag pa niya.
Sasakupin ng nasabing alokasyon ang mga sumusunod na rehiyon: Cordillera Administrative Region, CARAGA, National Capital Region (NCR), Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, at XII.
Isinasaad ng Special Provision ng FY 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) na ang kabuuang ₱1.295 bilyon ay inilaan sa ilalim ng Program/Activity/Project (PAP) - Basic Education Facilities (BEF), na gagamitin para sa electrification ng mga paaralang wala pang daloy ng kuryente at ang modernisasyon ng mga electrical systems sa mga on-grid na eskwelahan.
Ito ay maglalaman ng pag-upgrade ng mga umiiral na electrical power systems sa mga kasalukuyang gusali, pagbili at pag-install ng angkop na mga transformer, at/o pagbili at pag-install ng mga solar power system kung kinakailangan at angkop para sa paggamit ng renewable energy.
Itinatakda din ng Special Provision na bigyang-prayoridad ng DepEd ang paggamit ng solar energy sources para sa pagbibigay ng kuryente sa parehong off-grid at on-grid na pampublikong paaralan.
Ang inilabas na pondo ay kukunin mula sa built-in appropriations ng DepEd sa ilalim ng FY 2024 GAA.
Inaprubahan ni DBM Secretary Pangandaman ang pagrelease ng SARO para sa nasabing layunin noong 01 Marso 2024.
Ayon kay Budget Secretary Mina F. Pangandaman, ang nasabing inisyatibo ay alinsunod sa adhikaing Bagong Pilipinas ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
“Let us light up every classroom, sparking curiosity and igniting dreams. In the spirit of the Bagong Pilipinas, where discipline, prudence, continuous learning, patience, and integrity are paramount, let us collectively work toward a brighter future for our beloved Philippines under the visionary leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.,” pahayag ni Sec. Mina.
"Investing in education means we are also investing on the needed facilities of our students. Malaking tulong po itong pondo para maging mas kumportable ang ating mga mag-aaral at guro sa kanilang classrooms," dadag pa niya.
Sasakupin ng nasabing alokasyon ang mga sumusunod na rehiyon: Cordillera Administrative Region, CARAGA, National Capital Region (NCR), Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, at XII.
Isinasaad ng Special Provision ng FY 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) na ang kabuuang ₱1.295 bilyon ay inilaan sa ilalim ng Program/Activity/Project (PAP) - Basic Education Facilities (BEF), na gagamitin para sa electrification ng mga paaralang wala pang daloy ng kuryente at ang modernisasyon ng mga electrical systems sa mga on-grid na eskwelahan.
Ito ay maglalaman ng pag-upgrade ng mga umiiral na electrical power systems sa mga kasalukuyang gusali, pagbili at pag-install ng angkop na mga transformer, at/o pagbili at pag-install ng mga solar power system kung kinakailangan at angkop para sa paggamit ng renewable energy.
Itinatakda din ng Special Provision na bigyang-prayoridad ng DepEd ang paggamit ng solar energy sources para sa pagbibigay ng kuryente sa parehong off-grid at on-grid na pampublikong paaralan.
Ang inilabas na pondo ay kukunin mula sa built-in appropriations ng DepEd sa ilalim ng FY 2024 GAA.
Inaprubahan ni DBM Secretary Pangandaman ang pagrelease ng SARO para sa nasabing layunin noong 01 Marso 2024.
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