Philippines' DepEd Increases Training Subsidies for Grade 12 TechPro Learners

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has announced increased training subsidies for qualified Grade 12 public senior high school students enrolled in the Technical-Professional (TechPro) Track. The new subsidies, which can reach up to P18,450 per learner, replace a previous flat rate and are tailored to the operational costs of specific TechPro electives, starting in School Year 2026–2027. Additionally, annual ESC tuition subsidies for incoming Grade 7 private school grantees will also increase starting SY 2027–2028.