Reopening of classes moved to October 5 according to new DepEd guidelines.
Finally, the reopening of classes moved by DepEd
News Update: Teachers, parents, and students had a sigh of relief as the Department of Education finally considered moving the reopening of classes into a later date.
October 5 will be the new set date by the DepEd to reopen classes in the Philippines. Having a few cities under MECQ days before the August 24 reopening might disrupt the overall success of the launching of the “back to school program”, according to DepEd.
The decision to move the reopening of classes was legalized by RA 11840, recently signed by President Rodrigo Duterte last July 20. The law permits the President with the recommendation of the Department of Education to extend the deadline of the start of the school year, in case of a national emergency.
The memorandum posted on the DepEd social media page shows that the reopening of classes moved to October 5 was approved today August 14.
According to DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones, the recommendation was submitted last August 8 and was carefully deliberated before being decided today.
Localities placed under MECQ was a major factor in the decision of the department and the President.
Limitations in logistics, transportation, and access to resources in MECQ areas will hopefully be lifted by August 18. However, if classes are set to resume by August 24, it leaves minimal time for students, teachers, and school staff to prepare for the reopening of classes.
Briones hopes that this will be the final delay on the reopening of classes in the PH. The department wishes that the cases in high-risk areas will subside and the MECQ status will be lifted. If the MECQ status retains after August 18, there’s a huge chance that another delay might be on its way.
