Lawmaker Wants Resumption of Face-to-Face Classes in MGCQ Areas A lawmaker is pushing for the resumption of the face-to-face classes in MGCQ areas starting this summer term. Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Juliette Uy expressed her desire for the gradual resumption of face-to-face classes provided that the safety protocols and the quarantine guidelines will be strictly observed. … Read more
Malacañang Defends Government Decision to Allow Limited In-Person Classes for Medical Students Malacañang Palace has defended the limited face-to-face classes for medical students in low COVID-19 risk areas. On Tuesday (January 26, 2021), presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has defended the decision of the government to allow the limited face-to-face classes for students taking up medicine courses and … Read more
DOH Secretary Gives Factors He Might Consider Recommending the Resumption of Face-to-Face Classes DOH secretary Francisco Duque III is considering the resumption of face-to-face classes in areas with low risk for coronavirus disease. On Tuesday (December 1, 2020), Duque respond to the questions on factors that would be considered for the resumption of the face-to-face … Read more
Youth Groups Urged DepEd to Allow Face-to-Face Classes Some youth groups have conduct a protest and urged the Department of Education to allow the face-to-face classes amid pandemic. Several groups including “back to school network,” “Anakbayan,” “Kabataan party-list,” “League of Filipino students,” and “Gabriella Youth” conduct a gadget protest at DepEd main office in Pasig. … Read more
Malacañang Reveals Pres. Duterte’s Decision on the Proposal of DepEd for Classes in COVID-19 Low-Risk Areas MALACAÑANG – The Palace confirmed the decision of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on the proposal of the Department of Education (DepEd) for classes in areas considered as low-risk for COVID-19. The school year which supposedly starts in June in … Read more
Duterte Allows Limited Face-To-Face Classes In Areas W/ Low Coronavirus Cases DUTERTE – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the proposal of DepEd to conduct a limited face-to-face classes in MGCQ ares. Last March, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte immediately suspend classes in all public and private schools amid the rise of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) … Read more
Duterte Approved DepEd Allocating P700M for Internet Connection President Rodrigo Duterte approved the Department of Education (DepEd) allocating P700M for internet access to 7,000 public schools. DepEd in is the process of procuring internet connection for 7,000 public schools nationwide, in preparation for the upcoming school opening where distance learning will be implemented due to … Read more
