The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, November 5, said that more than 20,000 schools across 10 regions were affected by class suspensions due to the combined effects of Typhoon Tino and the shearline. Based on DepEd’s latest situation report, 20,681 schools suspended classes at the...
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...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, October 22, a mid-school year wellness break for teachers and learners from October 27 to 30, encouraging schools to allow teachers recovery time and adjust the schedule of the In-Service Training (INSET) after the break. DepEd Secretary...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, October 14, urged local government units (LGUs) to exercise balance and prudence when suspending classes, stressing that while ensuring public safety is paramount, prolonged suspensions may disrupt learning and hinder students’ development. In a...
The Department of Health (DOH) clarified that the two-day suspension of in-person classes in all public schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) was primarily a precautionary measure for earthquake preparedness, not because of a flu outbreak. DOH spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo...
A teachers’ group on Monday, October 13, criticized the government’s recurring reliance on class suspensions amid public health concerns and disaster preparedness drills, calling it a sign of chronic neglect of the education sector. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers-National Capital Region...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, October 13, clarified that preventive class suspensions are part of its proactive measures to safeguard students, teachers, and personnel during disaster preparedness activities and health safety initiatives. In a public statement released by Chief...
Citing initial estimates from ongoing assessments, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, October 11, reported P2.2 billion in damages to 575 schools and 189 injured teachers and students following the magnitude 7.4 Davao Oriental earthquake, with alternative learning modes implemented to...
Malacañang has announced the suspension of classes at all levels and government work in several areas across Luzon on Monday, Sept. 22, due to the forecasted heavy rainfall brought about by Super Typhoon Nando and the southwest monsoon. Based on Memorandum Circular No. 97 signed by Executive...
Malacañang has ordered the suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) and several provinces on Tuesday, Aug. 26, citing heavy rains expected from a low-pressure area and the southwest monsoon. Based on Memorandum Circular No. 94-A,...
Classes at all levels and work in government offices in Metro Manila and other provinces remained suspended on Wednesday, July 23, due to the heavy rainfall caused by the habagat or southwest monsoon. Malacañang announced the cancellation of classes through Memorandum Circular No. 90 on Tuesday,...
Cavite Gov. Abeng Remulla announced the suspension of classes in the province on Wednesday, July 9 due to inclement weather. The class cancelation applies to all levels in public and private schools. “Habang walang pasok, samantalahin ang oras sa bahay – Mag-review, tumulong sa gawaing bahay,...
