Robredo to DepEd: Realign unutilized and current funds
Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to heed the concerns raised by education experts, teachers, parents, and students regarding the opening of classes this school year.
Duterte allows limited face-to-face classes in low-risk areas by January; gov’t lists conditions
President Rodrigo Duterte, who previously asserted that no physical classes would be conducted until a Covid-19 vaccine was found, has allowed “limited” face-to-face classes in low-risk areas beginning January 2021.
Duterte gets power to adjust school calendar but Aug. 24 opening of classes to push through
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law allowing him to move the opening of classes to a later date in the event of a state of emergency or calamity.
DepEd: Aug. 24 opening of classes in public schools to push through in ‘whatever form’
Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Wednesday said the opening of classes in public schools would proceed on Aug. 24.