Primary school students wear face masks and maintain social distancing in the resumption of limited face-to-face classes. (File photocourtesyof DepEd) MANILA - The Department of Education (DepEd) has allotted around PHP1 billion in support funds for all public schools nationwide as more schools are set to participate in the progressive expansion of limited face-to-face classes. "Nagdadagdag din kami ng (We provided additional) resources, in addition to the regular budget. We are spendingPHP1 billion more to strengthen the progressive expansion para sa mga (for the) schools," Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said. "The progressive face-to-face as part of blended learning has already started as early as February and we are anticipating na mas lalong dadami ang mga schools na sasali dahil pagpasok ng NCR, malaking bulto ng eskwelahan yan pati sa other places na nasa level 1 at 2 na," she added. Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn Sevilla reported that the Department ha
With the gradual resumption of in-person learning in schools, a group urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that there will be enough funds for the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes.
(ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in
The Department of Education (DepEd) has approved the allocation of funding to help ensure that participating schools in the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes would be able to respond to emerging needs.
(Photo from DepEd) During the Laging Handa briefing on Wednesday, March 2, Educa
The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed readiness to assist public schools should they need additional funds for the implementation of progressive face-to-face classes.
(Photo courtesy of DepEd) During a virtual presser on Friday, Feb. 4, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that scho