Philippine schools face severe classroom shortages and overcrowding
Sep 24, 2025 #Philippines #ClassroomCrisis #PhilippinesCorruption
A severe shortage of classrooms in the Philippines is forcing children to att
Sep 24, 2025 #Philippines #ClassroomCrisis #PhilippinesCorruption
A severe shortage of classrooms in the Philippines is forcing children to attend school in shifts.
The government had vowed to build thousands of new classrooms each year.
But only hundreds are being constructed – and, at an inflated cost.
The revelation comes amid accusations that public works officials and some politicians are receiving kickbacks.
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila.
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