On July 16, 2026, FEU Cavite's Basic Education Department held its initial GASTPE committee meeting for SY 2026–2027 to align with DepEd Order No. 11, s. 2026. The committee mapped out strategies to "ensure accessible, equitable, and quality education for all learners while strengthening the effective implementation of government education assistance programs," as noted by the FEU Cavite Basic Education Department.
What the GASTPE Committee Meeting Covered
The GASTPE committee meeting at FEU Cavite focused on ensuring that the school is fully prepared to implement the government's education assistance programs in compliance with DepEd Order No. 11, s. 2026. This DepEd order provides the revised guidelines for the implementation of the Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program .
The ESC Program provides subsidies for Junior High School completers. Qualified completers from private schools can receive PHP14,000 per year, while those from public schools can receive PHP17,500 per year. For the SHS Voucher Program, incoming Grade 11 students must hold a Qualified Voucher Recipient (QVR) Certificate. The Department of Education and the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) manage these applications through the PEAC Online Voucher Application Portal.
How to Apply for the SHS Voucher Program
Incoming Grade 11 students who wish to avail of the SHS Voucher Program must apply through the PEAC Online Voucher Application Portal (OVAP) at https://ovap.peac.org.ph . Applicants must create an OVAP account, upload required documents including their SF 9 – Learner's Grade Progress Report Card, a 2x2 ID photo, and proof of financial capacity .
Once approved, applicants become Qualified Voucher Applicants (QVAs) and may download their QVA Certificate from OVAP. This certificate is required for voucher redemption and must be submitted to the Senior High School where the QVA chooses to enroll . For inquiries related to the application, applicants may email the PEAC National Secretariat at [email protected] .
