Manila, Sept. 9 -- Senate President Win Gatchalian on Wednesday said the Philippines' improved performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) should guide deliberations on the 2027 national budget, particularly in sustaining learning recovery, early childhood development, and teacher education reforms.

"Sa pagtalakay natin sa 2027 national budget, patuloy nating bibigyang-prayoridad ang mga repormang magpapatatag sa pundasyon ng ating mga mag-aaral, mula early childhood development hanggang teacher education, upang mas marami pa tayong makitang learning gains sa mga susunod na PISA results (As we deliberate on the 2027 national budget, we will continue to prioritize reforms that will strengthen the foundati...