English: Gatchalian pointed out that if the deficit is not addressed, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) will not be able to hire more instructors, purchase learning equipment, and build more facilities needed to deliver quality tertiary education.
Filipino: Binigyang-diin ni Gatchalian na kung hindi matutugunan ang deficit, hindi makakakuha ng karagdagang guro ang mga State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), makakabili ng kagamitan sa pag-aaral, at makakapagtayo ng mga pasilidad na kailangan upang makapaghatid ng dekalidad na tertiary education.