DepEd postpones opening of classes in typhoon-affected areas
DepEd postpones opening of classes in typhoon-affected areas
The start of classes in public schools impacted by the enhanced southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Carina will be delayed, according to Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday.
"Some schools will really have to postpone their openings kasi maraming aayusin at lilinisin," he said.
However, schools with minimal damage will proceed with the opening on July 29.
"Hindi namin pipilitin yung mga nasalanta talaga at mahihirapan sa school opening ng Lunes," Angara said.
("We will not force those who were truly affected and will have difficulty with the school opening on Monday.")
The list of schools included in the postponement has yet to be released by the Education chief.
As of Thursday, 90 schools across nine regions, including Metro Manila, the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas, have been reported as affected.
Additionally, about 324 schools are being used as evacuation centers in six regions.
The total damage to infrastructure is estimated at PHP630 million.
Angara also signed DepEd Memorandum Order No. 4, series of 2024, to ensure affected teachers and non-teaching personnel have access to loan facilities.
According to the order, DepEd personnel can obtain a PHP100,000 multi-purpose loan and a PHP200,000 extreme emergency loan through their provident fund.
"Some schools will really have to postpone their openings kasi maraming aayusin at lilinisin," he said.
However, schools with minimal damage will proceed with the opening on July 29.
"Hindi namin pipilitin yung mga nasalanta talaga at mahihirapan sa school opening ng Lunes," Angara said.
("We will not force those who were truly affected and will have difficulty with the school opening on Monday.")
The list of schools included in the postponement has yet to be released by the Education chief.
As of Thursday, 90 schools across nine regions, including Metro Manila, the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas, have been reported as affected.
Additionally, about 324 schools are being used as evacuation centers in six regions.
The total damage to infrastructure is estimated at PHP630 million.
Angara also signed DepEd Memorandum Order No. 4, series of 2024, to ensure affected teachers and non-teaching personnel have access to loan facilities.
According to the order, DepEd personnel can obtain a PHP100,000 multi-purpose loan and a PHP200,000 extreme emergency loan through their provident fund.
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