Pangandaman commits to continued education prioritization: A vision for a Bagong Pilipinas

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman assured that next year, the DBM will continue prioritizing education in the allocation of funds.

“As a testament to this commitment, we remain steadfast in ushering in a new era of quality education in the country as directed by our beloved President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. under his vision of a Bagong Pilipinas,” according to Sec. Mina.

In her address to the 477 candidates from the College of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy graduates at CSU-Andrews Campus in Tuguegarao, Sec. Mina enthusiastically announced that in the coming year, following the mandate specified by the constitution, the Education sector will continue to get the largest percentage of the national budget.

“Sa susunod na taon po, asahan n’yong ipagpapatuloy natin ang pagbibigay prayoridad sa edukasyon, dahil naniniwala po tayo na ang edukasyon ay sandata ng maraming Pilipino laban sa kahirapan at susi sa pag-unlad ng bansa,” Secretary Pangandaman underscored.

Sec. Pangandaman emphasized that, for this year, the Education, Culture, and Manpower Development sector got the biggest chunk of the budget pie with P983.5 billion. Part of this budget is the allocation of a total of P132.929 billion for State Universities and Colleges or SUCs nationwide.

Meanwhile, during her address to 404 candidates for graduation, with 17 coming from the College of Veterinary Medicine and 387 from the College of Engineering and Architecture at CSU Carig Campus, the DBM Secretary shared ten guiding principles she holds and that could assist graduates in their journey toward a new path.

These include the following: There’s no substitute for hard work; Always show kindness; Be grateful at all times; Find your passion and advocacy; Be agile and adaptable; Build real relationships; Foster critical thinking; You can’t please everyone; Be proud of your heritage; and take care of the environment.

The DBM Secretary believes that these guideposts will help graduates achieve success.

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