PEAC, DepEd vow tighter controls for voucher programStudents attend their classes after their holiday break at Araullo High School in Manila on January 4, 2024. PEAC executive director Doris Ferrer said necessary safeguards are being implemented in the government’s SHS voucher program. “The integrity of the SHS voucher program is non-negotiable for us,” Ferrer said. Our role is to ensure that the voucher program continues to serve students while safeguarding public trust,” Ferrer said. SHS voucher program is a long-standing and cost-effective initiative that has played a vital role in expanding access to quality senior high school education for at least 6.7 million learners nationwide.

Source: Philippine Star January 18, 2026 11:37 UTC