Empowering universities in research allows government access to innovation and policy recommendations, while budget monitoring and social accountability shouldn't be left to experts alone. He added.

He also suggests funding DOST for SDG-related research linking budget allocations to outcomes like climate resilience and public health.

Also the transparency dashboard, that will stand as a starting point for people to be informed and involved about the budget.

Lastly, they ask for immediate funding for the implementation of the Public Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028, to reduce accidents and deaths on the road.

The organization also suggests to expand infrastructures that is for pedestrians, where they can safely walk, or use bicycles, noting that 94% of Filipinos do not own a car.

They also seek for fair compensation and just transition for the livelihoods of drivers and operators.

They suggest where funding priorities should be allocated, and they urge expanding transport supply that is high-capacity and affordable public transport to other areas.

Its members include urban planners, transport economists, pedestrians, commuters, cyclists, women, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and other transport users.

He adds that they are hoping that Congress can help strengthen the civic education curriculum.

- Strengthening the Teacher Education Council (TEC): Building a Stronger Teaching Force

- Strengthening Industry Linkages and Skills Governance

- Transparency and Accountability: Strengthening the Budgeting Process

- Classrooms Procurement: Localizing Implementation, Closing Gaps

-Voucher Expansion: Sustaining Access and Equity

“As such we call for 12b in additional funding to strengthen alternative learning system, special needs education, early childhood care and development, teachers’ support in education and emergencies.” she added

She notes the education facing systemic challenges, reflecting a government framework that prioritizes debt repayment over public service.

They also call for an end to contractualization and volunteer schemes.

Teacher and staff compensation must reflect the profession's responsibilities.
Recommended salaries: Teacher
1 - P50,000,
entry-level SUC instructor - Salary Grade 16,
other education staff - P36,000.
Benefits and tenure protections, according to Edeb Calanta of ACT Philippines

They call for the construction of 165,000 classrooms and for schools to be equipped
with sufficient healthcare practitioners, laboratories, and digital infrastructure to support student learning.

They urge the that they should be able to hire 150,000 teachers to reduce the high student-teacher ratio.

ACT Philippines, Eden Calata call for the education budget should be doubled, targeting 6% of GDP, to address shortages in teachers, classrooms, and school facilities.