Cavite has one of the fastest-growing populations in the country, with over 4 million residents as of the 2020 Census and a large percentage are school-age children. Public schools are overcrowded, with some classrooms holding up to 60–70 students per class, far beyond the ideal 35:1 student-teacher ratio. In 2023, the DepEd CALABARZON region reported continued shortages in classrooms, teachers, and learning materials especially in urbanized areas like Bacoor, Dasmariñas, and General Trias. While previous administrations focused on infrastructure—building more schools and classrooms learning outcomes remain low, and dropout rates among senior high school students are still concerning.

Given this context, what’s your concrete plan to improve not just access to education, but the actual quality of learning in Cavite? And how will you ensure long-term investment in teacher training, curriculum development, and student support beyond just building more buildings?

Thanks for the question! :)

Money is a heavy factor that helps in development overall. My question is: which sector would you focus more on, quality education or directly incentivise prosperous businesses that brings money to Cavite?

I really want to ask this question. what SDG is the focus of the candidates?

Thank you for the questions pala, everyone. We have ended the event na but let’s continue discussion on local issues in this chat room. Until the next kapihan! @here

Water problems in areas under Villar-owned PrimeWater was a major issue during our Cavite elections kapihan @here In Bulacan, the same issue, reported here by Lian Buan:

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/since-villar-primewater-took-over-bulacan-residents-suffering-years/

same in Cagayan de Oro

@Jhing Ano ang experience niyo sa Cagayan Oro? Firsthand experience mo ba ito Jhing?

read it online I think FB

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