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flag The Philippines has built only 22 of 1,700 planned classrooms, risking a 200,000-student backlog by 2028.

flag As of October 20, 2025, the Philippines’ DPWH has completed just 22 classrooms, well below its 1,700 target, with 882 projects still unstarted. flag Senator Bam Aquino warned the classroom backlog could hit 200,000 by 2028 if current rates continue. flag Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon called the progress "deplorable," citing delays and pledging an investigation, while supporting a new law to redirect funds directly to local governments and expand public-private partnerships to speed construction.

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