Senate leader pushes adopt-a-school scheme (opens original article in a new tab)

Senate leader Sherwin Gatchalian promotes the Adopt-A-School Act of 2025 to boost private sector involvement in public education, offering incentives for participation and prioritizing under-resourced local governments.

• Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian resurfaced his proposal for the Adopt-A-School Act of 2025 to encourage private sector participation in public education.
• The bill allows private entities or individuals to assist schools in teacher training, facility construction, and instructional materials with incentives including tax deductions and naming rights.
• The measure prioritizes local governments with severe shortages, insufficient budgets, or high-performing poor learners.