Tag: opening of classes

Opening of classes postponed in some barangays in Lanao del Sur, Iligan City

(Eagle News)– Several barangays in Lanao del Sur and Iligan City will not observe the nationwide opening of classes for school year 2017-2018 on Monday (June 5). Education Secretary Leonor Briones said on Thursday this was upon the recommendation of authorities in Mindanao. Briones refused to name the selected barangays, but said the postponement of the opening of classes would apply to four barangays in Lanao del Sur, and another four in Iligan. The Department of […]

DepEd’s Operation Balik-Eskwela set for June school opening

PASIG CITY, May 22 — The Department of Education (DepEd) and  its regional and division offices nationwide are all set for the opening of classes in June 13, 2016—one of the most significant events for the education sector—setting into motion the nationwide Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) 2016. Under the OBE, DepEd activates quick response teams, emergency hotlines and helpdesks to respond to needs and  queries pertaining to school opening. Moreover, DepEd has already prepared and disseminated the […]