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DepEd: Over 12,000 schools at risk from possible flooding, landslides due to 'Uwan'

Agency activates disaster teams, coordinates with LGUs for emergency response

Published Nov 8, 2025 11:15 am
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, November 8, reported that more than 12,000 schools in at least 10 regions nationwide are at risk of flooding and landslides as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) threatens large parts of Luzon and the Visayas.
DepEd activates disaster teams as Typhoon Uwan threatens over 12,000 schools with floods and landslides; agency urges preparedness and coordination with LGUs. (DepEd)
DepEd activates disaster teams as Typhoon Uwan threatens over 12,000 schools with floods and landslides; agency urges preparedness and coordination with LGUs. (DepEd)
DepEd said it has activated its disaster response protocols as “Uwan” continues to intensify while moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, potentially affecting thousands of schools across the country.
In a preparedness response report released by Media Relations Division Chief Dennis Legaspi, the DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) said that 11,968 schools across 120 divisions are at risk of flooding, while 12,747 schools across 110 divisions face threats of rain-induced landslides.
Flood- and landslide-prone areas
DepEd said that schools vulnerable to flooding are located in nine regions, including Region III (2,936 schools); Region VIII (2,233); Region I (2,174); Region V (1,518); Region II (1,075); the National Capital Region (727); Region IV-A (628); Region IV-B (504); and the Cordillera Administrative Region (173).
Meanwhile, landslide risks were identified in Region IV-A (2,786 schools); Region V (2,320); Region VIII (1,892); CAR (1,670); Region II (1,476); Region IV-B (886); Region III (857); Region I (737); and NCR (103).
These figures come as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a heavy rainfall outlook from November 8 to 10, warning of torrential rains and potential flooding in several regions.
READ: 
https://mb.com.ph/2025/11/08/uwan-to-bring-torrential-rains-life-threatening-storm-surges-across-luzon-visayas-pagasa
DepEd’s preparedness measures
DepEd said its DRRMS has instructed all affected Schools Division Offices (SDOs) and schools to prepare for the potential impact of the typhoon.
SDOs and schools were directed to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) and local disaster risk reduction and management councils for emergency preparedness and response.
They were also advised to activate their School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (SDRRM) teams to prepare for flooding, landslides, and storm surges.
Affected SDOs and schools were reminded to safeguard learning materials and equipment to minimize damage, preposition emergency supplies and resources in at-risk schools, and report all incidents promptly through the Incident Report Management System (IRMS).
DepEd emphasized that its central and regional offices are closely monitoring developments through real-time updates from PAGASA and field offices.
“DepEd remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all learners and staff,” the department said, urging concerned school officials and personnel to “be aware, be prepared, and be safe.”
PAGASA earlier raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over parts of Bicol and Eastern Visayas, and Signal No. 1 over Metro Manila, Central and Northern Luzon, and portions of the Visayas and Mindanao, as Uwan moves closer to the Isabela-Aurora area, where landfall is possible within 48 hours. 
READ: 
https://mb.com.ph/2025/11/08/pagasa-uwan-intensifies-may-reach-super-typhoon-strength-before-isabela-aurora-landfall

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