DepEd Turns to Leasing Private School Buildings to Ease Classroom Shortage

Education Secretary Sonny Angara taking his oath before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Malacanang

Leased rooms in Baliwag and Marikina now serve more than 800 public school learners The Department of Education (DepEd) is now leasing available private school facilities to ease the classroom shortage in crowded public schools, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced in a statement on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The leasing program targets highly congested public … Read more