English: The EDCOM report also flagged the low utilization of the budget allocated for textbooks and other instructional materials. Between 2018 and 2022, more than P12.6 billion was allocated for textbooks and other instructional materials. However, only 35.3% (P4.47 billion) of this allocation was obligated and only 7.5% (P951.9 million) was disbursed.
Filipino: Pinuna rin ng EDCOM na hindi nagamit nang husto ang pondong inilaan para sa mga textbook at instructional materials. Mula 2018 hanggang 2022, mahigit P12.6 bilyon ang nilaan para sa mga textbook at iba pang instructional materials, ngunit 35.3% lamang (P4.47 bilyon) dito ang na-obligate at 7.5% (P951.9 milyon) lamang ang na-disburse.