DepEd still collating info on full in-person classes

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has yet to make a recommendation to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the full implementation of in-person classes in November, as it studies the institutionalization of blended learning in basic education.

“Right now, we’re currently collating reports from our [regional offices] to know how many schools have the capacity to push through with full face-to-face [classes], blended learning or full distance learning and what are the reasons for their current capacities,” DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa said at a press briefing on Tuesday.

He added that they then would submit a report to Marcos regarding the collected information which could be the basis for the decision on whether to implement the full face-to-face setup.

In July, Vice President Sara Duterte, who is also the DepEd secretary, stated that the DepEd would pursue the “five-day in-person classes by November” although recently, she said the directive was still under discussion.

The department has acknowledged the challenges of face-to-face education, such as the lack of school buildings.

—MARIEJO S. RAMOS

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