In response to the volcanic sulfur dioxide emissions from Taal Volcano, Manila has taken precautionary measures. The Manila Public Information Office, following recommendations from the Manila DRRM Office, has announced the suspension of face-to-face afternoon classes for both public and private schools at all levels. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation. BREAKING: Per recommendation of the Manila DRRM Office, IN PERSON or FACE-TO-FACE afternoon classes in ALL LEVELS for both public and private […]
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CHED says even unvaccinated students, school personnel can participate in face-to-face classes in HEIs
CHED chair De Vera cites recent data on vaccine coverage, nature of the virus, and advice of experts for change in policy (Eagle News) – Even students and school personnel who are not vaccinated can join face-to-face classes in higher education institutions, according to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). This was after CHED removed the vaccination requirement for in-person classes. “We’re allowing vaccinated and unvaccinated students, employees and faculty members to now go […]
Philippine classrooms reopen after more than two years
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) – Millions of children in the Philippines returned to school as the academic year started on Monday, with many taking their seats in classrooms for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The Philippines is one of the last countries in the world to resume full-time, in-person lessons — sparking warnings that the prolonged closure of classrooms had worsened an education crisis in the country. Children in masks and uniforms lined […]
Classes for next school year to start on Aug. 22; full face-to-face classes to start on Nov. 2
(Eagle News) – The next school year will formally start on August 22, 2022 and end on July 7, 2023 to complete the 203 school days for school year (SY) 2022 to 2023, the Department of Education said. In Department Order No. 34 series of 2022, the DepEd said that it issued the school calendar and activities for SY 2022-2023 “in accordance with its commitment to the resumption of 5 days in-person classes despite the […]
DepEd: No COVID cases reported in pilot week of face-to-face classes; 28 NCR schools to start pilot run on Dec. 6
(Eagle News) — There were no COVID-19 cases reported among participating learners and school personnel in the first week of the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes, according to the Department of Education on Thursday, December 2. Because of this Education Secretary Leonor Briones commended the “tremendous efforts that our valued stakeholders have provided for the successful and safe pilot run of limited face-to-face classes.” “The involvement of everybody is crucial to the expansion of […]
Philippines ‘learning crisis’ as kids face second year of remote schooling
by Cecil MORELLA Agence France Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Classrooms in the Philippines were silent Monday as millions of school children hunkered down at home for a second year of remote lessons that experts fear will worsen an educational “crisis”. While nearly every country in the world has partially or fully reopened schools to in-person classes, the Philippines has kept them closed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the UN says. President […]
As Spain cases soar, school return comes too soon for some
by Thomas PERROTEAU Agence France Presse MADRID, Spain (AFP) — With coronavirus cases surging as a new school year begins, many Spanish parents are refusing to send their children back to class despite the threat of sanctions. “You have your whole life to learn, but if you lose your health, that’s it,” says Aroa Miranda, a 37-year-old mother-of-two who won’t send her boys to school this week when term resumes in the coastal town […]
President Duterte on blended learning for students amid COVID-19 pandemic: “I don’t think we’re ready for that”
Tells DepEd to proceed with plan if it can, nonetheless (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte believes the country is not ready to shift to blended learning to teach students. The President made the comment in a briefing aired on Friday, June 5, even as he instructed Education Secretary Leonor Briones to proceed with the “noble idea that the children continue their education” if she could afford the necessary equipment. “We have to wait for the vaccine. […]
#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Thursday, March 12
(Eagle News) — Classes on Thursday, March 12, were suspended in some areas as a precaution against the novel coronavirus. Below is a list: Capas, Tarlac- all levels, public and private (March 11 to 14) Metro Manila- all levels, public and private (March 11 to 14) Rizal – all levels, public and private (March 12 to 19) The Philippines has so far confirmed 33 COVID-19 cases.
Classes in Tagaytay to resume on Monday, Jan. 27
(Eagle News)–Classes in Tagaytay will resume on Monday, Jan. 27. The announcement was made by Mayor Agnes Tolentino in a letter to Rommel Bautusta, school divisions superintendent of Cavite. The resumption of classes comes weeks after Taal had a phreatic eruption, prompting a mandatory evacuation from Taal volcano island and, among others, areas within the 14-kilometer danger zone. PHIVOLCS has lowered Taal’s alert level 4 to 3 following a reduction in volcanic activity.
Zambales suspends gov’t work, classes on Tuesday, April 23
(Eagle News)–The Zambales government has suspended all government work and classes in the province following a 6.1-magnitude quake. An advisory from Governor Amor Deloso said the suspension was to “give way to the inspection of all structures in the Province of Zambales..” “However, those offices whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamaties, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue with their operations and render the […]
DepEd: Inviting candidates to graduations “highly discouraged”
(Eagle News) — Inviting candidates to graduations is “highly discouraged” this election season, the Department of Education said on Tuesday, March 5. In a statement, the DepEd said that while the act was not prohibited per se, it, after all, may still be “misinterpreted as an endorsement of a candidate” by principals and teachers. If, however, the invitation of a candidate or his or her attendance in a graduation was done due to a “valid and […]
