English: When inflation is considered, Gatchalian's office estimates that P27.3 billion is needed to implement free higher education and the looming deficit would reach as much as P3.9 billion.
Filipino: Kapag isinasaalang-alang ang inflation, tinataya ng opisina ni Gatchalian na aabot sa P27.3 bilyon ang kakailanganin upang ipatupad ang libreng kolehiyo, at maaaring umabot sa P3.9 bilyon ang budget deficit.