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DepEd tightens school construction watch as 168 LGUs sign MOAs
Education Secretary Sonny Angara tightens oversight as 168 LGUs sign agreements for classroom construction, with 130 in pre-procurement and three at award stage.
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The Department of Education has stepped up monitoring of its localized classroom building program after 168 local government units signed supplemental agreements covering 72 provinces, 73 cities, and 23 municipalities.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the department is enforcing national timelines, digital validation, and quality protocols on all projects. He emphasized that while localized construction helps meet demand, national standards remain the floor.
“We are working tirelessly to ensure these classrooms are built with efficiency and transparency, as this infrastructure is the bedrock of a quality learning environment,” Angara said. “We will continue to hold our partners and our internal systems to the highest level of accountability.”