The BE-LCP has been designed with a legal framework responsive to the “new normal”, keeping in mind the constitutional mandate to uphold the right of all citizens to quality education at all times. The Department also reviewed and assessed the programs, projects, and activities outlined in the plan and their corresponding budgetary implications. The available program funds are being maximized, reprogrammed, or realigned to the programs, projects, and activities that shall require more funding support. However, there is still a need to provide substantial and additional financial resources from known and potential sources of funds.