The Special Education Program received zero budget from the National Expenditure Program despite the earnest effort of the Department of Education.
However, despite this unfortunate instance, DepEd stated, “This is a recurring circumstance every year, and DepEd is not at a loss because we always work with members of Congress to find other ways to fund DepEd programs. In the past years, DepEd has likewise made efforts within the organization to ensure that programs are supported.”
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