English: Preference shall be given to institutions in fourth- and fifth-class municipalities and local government units with severe shortages, insufficient budget, and a large number of poor but high-performing learners.
Filipino: Bibigyang prayoridad ang mga paaralan sa fourth- and fifth- class municipalities at mga local government units na may mataas na kakulangan sa pondo, gamit, at may mataas na bilang ng mga high-performing pero nangangailangang mga mag-aaral.