Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (Minerd) clarified that it has only spent RD$19.4 million on advertising so far this year, averaging RD$74,000 per day. This contradicts claims made by the digital newspaper De Último Minuto, which reported that the ministry spends RD$2 million daily on advertising.
Minerd explained that its budget for “Advertising, Printing, and Binding” includes not only advertising but also the printing of textbooks and other materials. It highlighted that it has invested RD$566 million in printing educational materials to support the teaching process.
The ministry urged the media and public to verify such information through its official channels, emphasizing transparency in budget management.