MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday the suspension of face-to-face classes in all public schools nationwide on Monday and Tuesday, April 15 and 16, 2024.
DepEd said public schools shall implement ASYNCHRONOUS CLASSES/DISTANCE LEARNING.
"In order to allow learners to complete pending assignments, projects, and other requirements as the end of school year is fast-approaching, all public schools nationwide shall implement ASYNCHRONOUS CLASSES/DISTANCE LEARNING on April 15 and 16, 2024," the agency said.
The advisory added that teaching and non-teaching personnel in all public schools shall not be required to report to their respective stations.
However, activities organized by Regional and Schools Division Offices, such as Regional Athletic Association Meets and other division or school level programs, to be conducted on the aforementioned dates may push through as scheduled.
DepEd, however, clarified that private schools shall not be covered by the announcement but may opt to follow suit.
LGUs announced suspension of classes
In anticipation of the hot weather condition, several local government units (LGUs) declared suspension of classes starting early this month.
Here are some of the class suspensions and adjustments for April 15-16, 2024 based from LGU announcements:
MINDANAO
- Sarangani – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); until April 19
- Banga, South Cotabato – no afternoon face-to-face classes, primary to secondary (public and private); until April 15
- Polomolok, South Cotabato – no afternoon face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); until April 15
- Tantangan, South Cotabato – no afternoon face-to-face classes, all levels; until April 15
- Sultan Kudarat – no face-to-face classes, all levels; until April 15
Based on the Department of Education Order No. 37 series of 2022, private schools have full discretion to decide on their class suspensions provided that they have proper facilities to accommodate onsite classes during extreme heat conditions.
LGUs advised the public to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and take necessary precautions to avoid heat emergencies.
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