Budget Allocations for DepEd, CHED, and TESDA

1. What is the primary responsibility of the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines?

• Overseeing higher education institutions across the country
• Developing basic education curriculum and policies
• Managing vocational and technical training programs
• Allocating funds for university-level research grants
• Regulating private higher education institutions

2. Which government agency is primarily responsible for regulating higher education institutions in the Philippines?

• Department of Education
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
• Commission on Higher Education
• Department of Science and Technology
• National Economic and Development Authority

3. What is the main goal of TESDA’s budget allocation?

• Funding international student exchange programs
• Supporting vocational and technical skill development
• Providing scholarships for postgraduate education
• Financing research and development in universities
• Enhancing public school infrastructure

4. Which factor is most likely to influence budget increases for DepEd?

• The number of private universities operating nationwide
• The demand for postgraduate scholarship programs
• The growth of student enrollment in basic education
• The number of foreign exchange programs offered
• The level of international aid for higher education

5. How does CHED primarily utilize its allocated budget?

• Improving basic literacy in rural communities
• Funding disaster risk reduction programs in schools
• Providing technical skill development programs
• Building new public primary schools nationwide
• Enhancing the quality of tertiary education institutions

6. What is one key challenge in allocating budgets between DepEd, CHED, and TESDA?

• Determining the best time for budget audits
• Minimizing the need for international funding grants
• Reducing student participation in vocational courses
• Addressing overlapping mandates and responsibilities
• Increasing faculty numbers in private universities

7. Why is TESDA’s funding critical for workforce development in the Philippines?

• It promotes international academic exchange programs
• It supports advanced research in higher education
• It provides skills training aligned with industry needs
• It focuses on improving secondary education outcomes
• It enhances faculty development at universities

8. Which sector typically receives the largest share of the Philippine education budget?

• Basic education sector through DepEd
• Vocational training sector through TESDA
• Tertiary education sector through CHED
• Research and innovation programs
• Public-private partnership initiatives

9. What is the purpose of CHED’s financial assistance programs?

• To improve literacy rates among out-of-school youth
• To support research grants for vocational programs
• To develop primary education infrastructure
• To provide financial aid to tertiary-level students
• To train teachers for basic education schools

10. How does DepEd ensure equitable distribution of its budget across regions?

• By prioritizing funding for urban centers
• By basing allocations on regional population sizes
• By focusing solely on technological advancements
• By funding only private school programs
• By prioritizing international partnerships