Deartment of Education spokesperson Michael Poa (PNA photo by Alfred Frias) MANILA - The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday defended that it had proposed around PHP532 million budget for the Special Education (SPED) program under the proposed 2023 budget but it was not considered in the National Expenditure Program (NEP). DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa said that although the circumstance has been "recurring," the department has been coordinating closely with lawmakers to ensure internal adjustments. "This is a recurring circumstance every year, and DepEd is not at a loss ...