The biggest budget is on education!

Wow, that is indeed good news eileen. At least now, the poor people are assured that their children can have the chance to be educated until college, with the least of expenses. By that, poor people will be able to rise in their status of life.

Really? Wow, I'm really happy to know this. My husband and I both agree and believe that the government should and must invest in the youth and their education. It may be cliche, but the youth, indeed, are the future of our country.

I hate to be cynical and a joy buster, but I hope someone(s) will be keeping an eye on the money, here in the u.s. administrators in some places have been throwing parties and the like, funneling way too much of the money for education into the pockets of government workers and educators, with cadillac retirement and health benefits, etc. Some were even retiring, getting hired back at another post (at the same place) and drawing full retirement, full wages, and full 2nd retirement, health, etc benefit packages piling up, all of it from taxpayer's pockets.. Then if any one tries to trim it back or have a way to retire bad teachers, they practically riot! And the media paints them as heroes and claim those concerned are trying to rob the children! It's very frustrating.

I think it is mandated under the constitution that education must be given the priority amongst other branches in the government. But sad to say that despite that sometimes Deped is the one that looks neglected and not given the proper budget. I hope with this the budget would be used properly since there is always the tendency that the department that has the biggest budget is the one that would be prone to corruption.

Though I'm a little bit optimistic about the government, I too is a bit scared on how will the government spend that education budget to help the entire nation. Though there are many changes right now being implemented by the Aquino administration, there are still many of us who are doubtful that the the present government will really live to its promise. It is because, the old politicians were still there. Those that have been intrigue in different corruption charges are still here. And those who were charged with graft and corruption were never put into justice. Crimes are getting higher, health problem like dengue are at its highest, and other problems that still lurking around. If education would be one of the key to our country's development, then they should see to it the the budget is put into its good use and not to any politician's pocket. We still have hope and dream of a better future for our children.

But I am not impressed because as you can see, some public schools do not have the right number of classrooms. There are more students than having classrooms. I think our government should provide first the needs of the students in learning. However, the action of the government is great and we will wait for the outcome in the future.

Hope they will use it wisely and not will go to private wallet which are common to our country. Millions of pesos wasted every year from ERA to pork barrel of different politicians but the situation still worst. No changes after period of promising about the improvement of our lifestyles. It's because the budget are corrupted by our leaders.

Hello my friend eileenleyva Ji, Well, our heartiest congretulations to you and to your Govt. for taking such a healthy steps in your financial planning. No doubt today's childrena re Assets in futuire, provided they are properly moulded. May God bless You and have a great time

Really? That is good news, indeed! My husband and I both believe that government should invest in the youth and their education. This may sound totally cliche, but indeed, the youth are the future of our nation.

Yes indeed! DepEd has the highest approved budget for 2013. Our department is on the fourth. Well, I think it's just right that the government give importance on the education aspect.

That's good news. I do hope that this budget gets appropriated and utilzed properly. My mom is a public school teacher and we can see how the higher ups tend to exploit the plight of the kids and even make a big fuss of putting the budget for better learning environment, but the paperwork doesn't match with what the eyes can see. Anyway, we still have high hopes for this because it seems the current administration isn't as bad as his predecessors. In the budget aspect of governance, that is.