The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) has suspended synchronous and asynchronous classes in all its branches and satellite campuses from Jan. 10 to 16, citing the rising number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. (Photo from PUP) "The Administration shall assess the situation by...
Following clamors for a break from online classes and academic requirements, Saint Louis University (SLU) declared a three-day academic break. (Photo from SLU) The student wellness break will be from Nov. 15 to 17. Synchronous and asynchronous activities, as well as submission of academic...
Various universities in Baguio declared academic break following students' calls for a break from online classes and academic requirements. (Photo courtesy of NUSP Cordillera) On Thursday, Nov. 4, the Benguet State University (BSU) declared a six-day academic break from Nov. 8 to 13 "to help in any...
Two youth organizations backed Baguio students' call for a city-wide academic break amid the ongoing pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Dasig SLU) On Saturday, Oct. 30, student councils from universities in Baguio City appealed in a joint letter to Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Rep. Mark Go, and Sangguniang...
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) declared an academic break from Nov. 2 to 7 for the physical and mental recuperation of undergraduate students and faculty. (Photo courtesy of PLM / Facebook / MANILA BULLETIN) The university’s decision was announced through the PLM's website on...
"Distant, walang learning (Distant, no learning)." This is how various youth groups described the current learning situation in the Philippines. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In a joint statement, Kabataan Partylist Cagayan Valley, League of Filipino Students Cagayan Valley, Student Christian...
Students from Saint Louis University (SLU) held a candlelight protest Saturday night, Oct. 30, to appeal for a break from online classes and academic requirements. (Photo courtesy of SLU Dasig) Hundreds of SLU students gathered in front of the University's main gate on Saturday night to call for an...
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) and National University (NU) will implement a two-day academic break. (Unsplash) UST's academic break will be observed from Oct. 13 to 14. Regular classes and office work will resume on Oct. 15. "Let us take advantage of this opportune time to reflect and seek...
The University of the East (UE) will implement a two-day academic break from Sept. 27 to 28. (Unsplash) According to a memorandum released by UE President Ester Garcia, only asynchronous classes must be held during the two-day academic break, but quizzes and submission of activities are not...
The calls for the implementation of an academic break continues to trend on social media amid the rising cases of the rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country which led to the implementation of a distance learning set-up across all levels. (Photo from Pixabay) More students and...
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) will implement a two-day academic break from Sept. 20 to Sept. 21. University of Santo Tomas (Photo from TOMCAT-UST) "In consideration of the expressed needs of students, administrators, academic staff, and support staff, the University shall have an academic...
