PASAY CITY—The Senate is moving decisively to tackle the nation's severe classroom shortage by opening the period of amendments for Senate Bill No. 1482, known as the proposed Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act. 

Bill Sponsor, Senator Bam Aquino initiated the fine-tuning process on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, signaling a rapid push toward legislative enactment. This measure is designed to cut down the massive classroom backlog that has long plagued the education system.

The CAP Act mandates a significant shift in the approach to school infrastructure by authorizing the active participation of local government units (LGUs) and accredited non-government organizations (NGOs). 

This strategy aims to accelerate the pace of construction by mobilizing resources beyond the national government's current capacity. By delegating key support roles to LGUs and NGOs, the Senate is pushing for a streamlined, collaborative effort to deliver much-needed classrooms across the country, ensuring students gain access to conducive learning environments sooner.

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