Rules issued for exemptions from in-person classes

Mariejo Ramos 11/05/2022

The Department of Education (DepEd) has released the guidelines for public schools seeking exemption from the full implementation of in-person classes. In a memorandum released on Thursday, DepEd recognizes that some schools “may be temporarily unable to…

DOTr: Plastic dividers no longer required inside jeepneys

Mariejo Ramos 10/31/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said plastic barriers for separating passengers inside public utility vehicles (PUVs) were no longer required, admitting that its use was not backed by science. “Drivers and operators can already…

New school year opens on Sept. 13

Mariejo Ramos 07/17/2021

Classes in public schools for the incoming school year will officially begin on Sept. 13. “The Department of Education (DepEd) announces that President Duterte has approved Sept. 13, 2021, as opening date for school year 2021-2022,” the…

DepEd to push through with August opening of classes

Mariejo Ramos 06/16/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday remained firm that the opening of classes for the next school year will continue amid emerging COVID-19 variants, but whether in-person classes will resume would depend on…

DepEd: No definite date YET for school ‍opening

Mariejo Ramos, Meg Adonis 05/01/2021

The Department of Education’s (DepEd) announced plan to open the next school year on Aug. 23 is just one of the options officials will be proposing to President Duterte who will have the final say on the…

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