The Department of Education on Monday expressed its gratitude to the Senate for approving the proposed P678.1 billion budget of the department and its attached agencies for the fiscal year 2023.

"Amidst the various challenges confronting basic education, amplified even further by the Covid-19 pandemic, learning recovery truly requires a whole-of-nation-approach," DepEd said in a statement.

"Today, led by our sponsor and education champion Senator Pia Cayetano, our honorable senators ensured that the Department will have sufficient funding to begin our road to recovery," the agency added.

The DepEd said it "is committed to effectively and efficiently utilize its funds in providing accessible, quality basic education for the Filipino youth that is both inclusive and empowering."