DepEd moves opening of classes to October 5

Department of Education Secretary Leonor Briones announced that she recommended to move the opening of classes to October 5 which was earlier set for August 24. Sec. Briones said she made the proposal as early as August 6 since modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) was implemented in in Metro Manila and in the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and Laguna.

“We shall use the deferment to provide relief to the logistical limitations faced by the areas placed under MECQ and to fill in the remaining gaps of the school opening that we are currently addressing,” Sec. Briones said.

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On Facebook, DepEd posted the announcemet:

“Statement of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones
On the Opening of Classes

This morning, we received a memorandum from the Office of the President that the President has already made the decision in respect to the recommendation that I have submitted to him on August 6, in response to the implications of imposition of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila and in the provinces of Cavite, Bulacan, Laguna and Rizal.

As per the memorandum, the President has given approval to the recommendation of DepEd. Thus, we will implement such a decision to defer school opening to October 5 pursuant to Republic Act No. 11480. We shall use the deferment to provide relief to the logistical limitations faced by the areas placed under MECQ and to fill in the remaining gaps of the school opening that we are currently addressing.

Areas outside MECQ are directed to continue their orientations, dry runs, and delivery of learning resources so that we will be ready for the opening of classes on October 5.

We trust that this is the final adjustment of the school opening. Even with the implementation of MECQ, we will use this time to make the necessary adjustments and ensure that all preparations have been made for the successful opening of classes for School Year 2020-2021.”

(Photo source: Facebook – @DepEd Philippines)

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