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MANILA, Philippines – The Marcos administration plans to spend P802 million in 2027 to hire more than 2,000 guidance counselors for state schools, a bid to strengthen mental health services for students, House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan said on Sunday.
The allotment under the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 would open up 1,800 new posts for school counselor associates and 221 school division counselors, as the country faces growing concerns over bullying and mental health, according to Libanan.
“We are all for increased government spending to bolster the support system around every learner,” he said in a statement. “A child who is struggling should have ready access to a trained school professional who can listen and help.”
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