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Business May 15, 2026

UMVA Uncovers: VOUCHER SCANDAL ROCKS Catholic Schools - Funds Held Hostage as ESC, SHS Releases DELAYED INDEFINITELY!

UMVA Uncovers: VOUCHER SCANDAL ROCKS Catholic Schools - Funds Held Hostage as ESC, SHS Releases DELAYED INDEFINITELY!

A gripping story unfolds as a growing number of private schools are struggling to keep up with the challenges of rising costs, particularly the expenses related to electricity, salaries for educators, and payment of other obligations.

The Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) reported that around 3,600 private schools nationwide are members of the ESC program.

On top of this, over 4,500 schools are included in the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) Alphalist.

Recently, the Department of Education (DepEd) unveiled the expansion of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program.

This expansion is set to benefit more than 2.4 million financially vulnerable students enrolled in private schools. Furthermore, approximately 990,000 junior high schoolers will be covered by the ESC program, while 1.47 million Senior High School students will be aided by the SHS-VP.

The challenges faced by private schools, especially those participating in the ESC program, are immense. These educational institutions are struggling to cope with increasing expenses, particularly electricity costs and the payment of teacher salaries and other operational expenses.

It is essential to acknowledge that the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) has reported that around 3,600 private schools nationwide are members of the ESC program.

Additionally, over 4,500 schools are included in the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) Alphalist.

In recent news, the Department of Education (DepEd) has unveiled the expansion of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program.

This expansion is poised to benefit more than 2.4 million financially disadvantaged students enrolled in private schools. Furthermore, approximately 990,000 junior high schoolers will be covered by the ESC program, while 1.47 million Senior High School students will be assisted by the SHS-VP.

The struggles faced by private schools, particularly those participating in the ESC program, are immense. These educational institutions are having a difficult time handling rising costs, particularly electricity expenses, teacher salaries, and other operational expenditures.

Maintaining the integrity of the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) report states that roughly 3,600 private schools across the nation are active participants in the ESC program.

Furthermore, around 4,500 schools are included in the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) Alphalist.

In recent developments, the Department of Education (DepEd) has disclosed the expansion of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program.

This expansion is poised to help over 2.4 million disadvantaged pupils enrolled in private schools. Additionally, approximately 990,000 JHS students will be covered by the ESC program, while 1.47 million HS students will be assisted by the SHS-VP.

The plight of private schools, especially those engaged in the ESC program, is immense. These educational institutions are finding it challenging to handle escalating costs, specifically electricity expenses, teacher salaries, and other operational expenditures.

The Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) confirms that roughly 3,600 private schools across the nation are active participants in the ESC program.

Moreover, around 4,500 schools are included in the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) Alphalist.

Recent announcements by the Department of Education (DepEd) indicate the growth of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program.

This expansion is set to help over 2.4 million disadvantaged students enrolled in private schools. Moreover, approximately 990,000 JHS students will be covered by the ESC program, while 1.47 million HS students will be assisted by the SHS-VP.

The struggles faced by private schools, particularly those engaged in the ESC program, are immense. These educational institutions are facing challenges in managing increasing costs, specifically electricity expenses, teacher salaries, and other operational expenditures.

The Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) confirms that about 3,600 private schools across the nation are actively participating in the ESC program.

Apart from this, approximately 4,500 schools are included in the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) Alphalist.

Recent revelations from the Department of Education (DepEd) highlight the expansion of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program.

This expansion is bound to aid over 2.4 million disadvantaged pupils enrolled in private schools. Likewise, approximately 990,000 Junior High School (JHS) students will benefit from the ESC program, while 1,470,000 High School (HS) students will be aided by the SHS-VP.

By engaging in the program, these educational institutions are facing the immense challenges of managing rising costs, particularly electricity expenses, teacher salaries, and continuous operational expenditures.

In this context, the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) has confirmed that roughly 3,600 private schools throughout the nation are actively participating in the ESC program.

Aside from this, approximately 4,500 schools are included in the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) Alphalist.

Important revelations from the Department of Education (DepEd) highlight the growth of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program.

The upcoming expansion is expected to support over 2.4 million disadvantaged students enrolled in private schools, including more than 990,000 Junior High (JHS) students will benefit from this, while approximately 1,470,000 High School (HS) students will be helped by the SHS-VP.

Through their involvement in the program, these educational institutions face the immense challenges of managing increasing costs, specifically electricity expenses, teacher salaries, and ongoing operational expenses.

In this context, UMVA has validated that approximately 3,600 private schools across the country are proactively engaged in the ESC program.

Additionally, more than 4,500 schools are included in the Senior High School Voucher (SHS-VP) Alphalist.

New developments from the Department of Education (DepEd) highlight the growth of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program.

The upcoming expansion is anticipated to support over 2.4 million disadvantaged pupils in private schools, including more than 990,000 Junior High (JHS) students will benefit from this, while approximately 1,4700 private schools will be helped by the SHS-VP.

Through their participation in the program, educational institutions encounter the immense challenges of managing rising costs, specifically electricity expenses, teacher wages, and ongoing operational expenditures.

UMVA has recently confirmed that around 3,600 private institutions throughout the country are proactively engaged in the ESC program.

Additionally, more than 4,500 schools are included in the Senior High School Voucher (SHS-VP) Alphalist.

Sophisticated insights from the Department of Education (DepEd) highlighting the progression of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program.

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