via Philippine News Agency, 26 March 2024: The Department of Budget and Management has allocated PHP1.134 billion for the restoration of Gabaldon School Buildings and other heritage educational structures across the Philippines. This funding, approved as part of the country’s cultural conservation efforts, aims to preserve these historic sites, many of which date back to the American colonial period and showcase traditional Filipino architectural styles.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has green-lighted the release of funds amounting to over PHP1 billion for the restoration of heritage school buildings across the country.
In a statement Tuesday, the DBM said it has approved the release of a PHP1.134-billion Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the funding needs of the Department of Education (DepEd) for the conservation and restoration of Gabaldon School Buildings and other Heritage School Buildings.
Gabaldons are heritage school buildings constructed during the colonial period of the United States.
Their architecture draws inspiration from traditional bahay kubo (nipa hut) and bahay na bato (stone house) designs.
Source: DBM: P1.134-B released to restore heritage school buildings | Philippine News Agency
