The postponement of the opening in 842 schools has affected more than 800,000 learners, according to the Department of Education (DepEd).
Based on DepEd’s latest data, a total of 803,824 learners are affected by the delay in school openings across over 800 schools in five regions.
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https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/29/walang-pasok-dep-ed-postpones-july-29-opening-in-832-public-schools
In the National Capital Region (NCR), 450,644 learners are affected by the postponement of school openings in 22 schools.
In the Ilocos Region, the postponed school opening in 95 schools affected 32,363 learners.
The postponement of the opening of 452 schools in Central Luzon has also impacted 231,353 learners.
A total of 88,745 learners were affected by the postponed school opening in 66 schools.
Likewise, 719 learners were affected by the delayed opening in four schools located in Region XII.
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Make-up classes, enrollment
During his school visit to Carmona National High School in Cavite, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said the students affected by the postponement of school opening may undergo make-up classes, if necessary.
“Usually, ganun naman ‘yun eh, diba? Kailangan pag ka namiss yung weekday, so yung weekend will make up (Usually, that's how it is, right? If you miss a weekday, then the weekend will make up for it),” Angara explained.
When it comes to enrollment, Angara said learners in flood-affected areas may continue to enroll in public schools even if classes have already started.
“Usually naman continuous enrollment pa rin ‘yan eh (Usually, it's still continuous enrollment),” Angara said. “Karamihan diyan nag-e-enroll three to four weeks bago pasukan at bukas pa ‘yan ‘til September (Most of them enroll three to four weeks before classes start, and it will still be open until September),” he added.
As of July 29, DepEd data showed there are 20.5 million enrollees for this school year.
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https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/29/dep-ed-sy-2024-2025-enrollment-surpasses-20-million
Repair of damaged schools
Meanwhile, Angara assured that DepEd will prioritize the repair and rehabilitation of schools damaged by the massive flooding brought by the typhoon-enhanced southwest monsoon.
Citing the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Angara said funds are available for the damaged school infrastructure.
“Whether it’s 2 or 3 billion, we have to check pero ‘yon, na-access naman agad ‘yon (that can be accessed immediately) to repair our school buildings,” Angara said.
For schools that postponed their opening, Angara noted that they have set their start of classes depending on the readiness of resources.
“May kanya kanyang dates depending doon sa damage na nasustain no’ng mga eskwelahan (They each have their own dates depending on the damage sustained by the schools),” Angara said.
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