As of November 13, those areas that were severely affected and damage by typhoon Yolanda, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced an “immidiate cessation of operations” in public and private higher education institutions (HEIs).
All HEIs in Eastern Visayas, and those who were heavily affected in Western and Central Visayas will resume operations next year, January 15, 2014.
Latest records from the department says, there are 151 HEIs in Western Visayas, 162 in Central Visayas, and 95 in Eastern Visayas and more than 600,000 students are enrolled in these regions.
Chairperson of CHED Dr. Patricia Licuanan said colleges may resume classes as soon as they have established operations, and once public safety and security are assured.
She also instructed directors of the 3 regions to collaborate in tracking their missing staff, checking the situation of the HEIs in their areas, and preparing for any instructions from the government on disaster operations and management.
