Student leaders and education workers on Monday, March 16, urged the government to ensure that measures addressing the country’s rising fuel prices do not undermine access to quality education, as transport costs continue to burden students, teachers, and school personnel. In a statement released...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 12, warned the public about a misleading social media post falsely claiming that classes are suspended every Thursday and Friday, stressing that the circulating information is fake news. In an advisory to the public, DepEd clarified that no...
As the nation commemorated the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, schools suspended classes on February 25, while Catholic education leaders urged students to become active defenders of democracy. Several schools and universities suspended classes in commemoration of the historic...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, November 4, said it is working with other government agencies to establish a unified and timely protocol for class suspension announcements, emphasizing the need to balance student safety with the continuity of learning. In an inter-agency meeting...
Several major universities in Metro Manila have announced temporary class suspensions and health breaks this week amid a rising number of flu and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases reported across campuses. Mapúa University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Lyceum of the Philippines University...
After noticing a steep rise in student and staff absences due to flu-like illnesses, several schools and universities across Metro Manila have issued health advisories, declared short “health breaks,” shifted to remote learning, and reinforced sanitation measures amid a surge in influenza and...
Several universities and colleges in Metro Manila and nearby areas have announced a temporary shift to online classes as transport groups launched a three-day nationwide strike starting Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The strike, led by Manibela and PISTON, is expected to cause major disruptions in...
Following widespread class suspensions due to typhoons and the intensified southwest monsoon (habagat), a teachers’ group urged the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, July 24, to utilize buffer days before calling for immediate makeup classes. Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...
A teachers ' group on Wednesday, July 23, raised alarm over the Department of Education’s (DepEd) plan to conduct Saturday makeup classes and implement remote learning during natural disasters. The Teachers ' Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, warned that the plan could worsen...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, July 21, appealed to local government units (LGUs) and the public to be more cautious and discerning when declaring or calling for class suspensions, warning that frequent cancellations contribute to significant learning loss among students. Heavy...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has denied social media posts claiming that Saturday classes will be added for students from elementary to senior high school, calling the circulating information “fake news.” The agency clarified that no such policy has been announced or approved. In a...
Classes in public schools in Muntinlupa City opened on Monday, June 16, with the city government deploying personnel to assist students. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon visited public schools to assess the opening of classes and talk to students and teachers. During the flag raising ceremony, Dr....
