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Over 24,000 public schools affected by TD Dante, 'habagat' — DepEd

DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara inspects flood-hit schools in Malabon, Navotas

Published Jul 23, 2025 07:43 pm

At A Glance

  • In-person classes in over 24,000 public schools suspended due to TD Dante and 'habagat'
  • DepEd reports widespread classroom damage; 131 schools used as evacuation centers
  • Education Secretary Sonny Angara inspects damage in Malabon and Navotas
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara visited flood-affected schools in Malabon and Navotas following the impact of Tropical Depression Dante and the southwest monsoon, which affected more than 24,000 schools. (DepEd photo)
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara visited flood-affected schools in Malabon and Navotas following the impact of Tropical Depression Dante and the southwest monsoon, which affected more than 24,000 schools. (DepEd photo)
More than 24,000 public schools across the country have been impacted by Tropical Depression Dante and the southwest monsoon (habagat), according to the latest situation report from the Department of Education (DepEd).
As of Wednesday, July 23, DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) reported that 24,648 schools had suspended in-person classes due to heavy rains and flooding triggered by the combined effects of TD Dante and the "habagat."
In terms of infrastructure, the report also recorded significant damage:
- 1,794 classrooms sustained minor damage
- 540 classrooms suffered major damage
- 531 classrooms were totally destroyed
- 208 hygiene facilities were also damaged
DepEd further noted that 131 schools across nine regions—specifically Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, VI, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), the National Capital Region (NCR), and the Negros Island Region (NIR)—are currently serving as temporary evacuation centers for displaced families.
Despite the extent of the damage, DepEd assured the public that it remains committed to the safety and well-being of learners and teachers during emergencies.
Angara visits schools
To assess the situation on the ground, Education Secretary Sonny Angara conducted inspections of flood-affected schools in Malabon and Navotas. 
He visited Guillermo Sanchez Memorial School and Tinajeros Elementary School in Malabon, as well as Tanza Elementary School and Tanza High School in Navotas.
“DepEd remains committed to ensuring the safety and quality of learning spaces for both students and teachers in times of disaster,” the agency said in a statement.
IN PHOTOS: DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara was accompanied by Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval and Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco. During the inspections, they discussed urgent repair and rehabilitation plans, including the replacement of damaged learning materials and equipment. (Photos courtesy of DepEd) 

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