Classroom shortage may worsen by 2028EDCOM 2 revealed that the education sector is facing a dual crisis: a growing backlog in classroom construction and the deterioration of existing school facilities. MANILA, Philippines — The country’s classroom shortage of 165,443 could further worsen as around 51,000 aging classrooms are projected to be condemned by 2028, the Second Congressional Commission on Education has warned. EDCOM 2 revealed that the education sector is facing a dual crisis: a growing backlog in classroom construction and the deterioration of existing school facilities. “Within this aging inventory, 51,222 classrooms are projected to be condemned by 2028 once they reach 50 years of age. This looming replacement challenge threatens to compound the existing shortage, as thousands of structures face inevitable condemnation due to wear, tear and exposure to natural disasters,” EDCOM 2 said.

Source: Philippine Star February 10, 2026 16:34 UTC