English: To address the shortage of classrooms nationwide, Gatchalian has been proposing the implementation of a counterpart program, where DepEd gives 50% of the funds required for classrooms and school buildings, and the LGU comes up with the other 50%. LGUs, however, are given the task to construct classrooms and school buildings. Gatchalian recalled that a similar program was implemented during his term as Mayor of Valenzuela City.
Filipino: Upang matugunan naman ang kakulangan ng mga silid-aralan sa bansa, iminumungkahi ni Gatchalian ang pagpapatupad ng isang counterpart program, kung saan sa DepEd magmumula 50 porsyento ng pondong kinakailangan para sa pagpapatayo ng mga classroom at school building. Sa mga LGU naman manggagaling ang natitirang 50 porsyento at sila ang magpapatayo ng mga classroom at school building. Ayon kay Gatchalian, may ganitong programang ipinatupad na noong siya ay naninilbihan pa bilang alkalde ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela.