ENOUGH MATERIALS. Department of Education spokesperson Michael Poa says there are enough learning materials for the reopening of classes this month, in a press briefing in Pasig City on Wednesday (Aug. 10, 2022). Poa noted they are still mapping out quake-affected areas to replenish damaged learning materials. (PNA Photo Alfred Frias) MANILA - The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday assured the public that schools are expected to have an infection control plan or strategy for the opening of in-person classes this month, considering the possible surge of cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). The DepEd made the statement in a press briefing in response to the Octa Research Group's pronouncement that there may be a possible case uptick once the in-person classes resume. "We take the Octa Research seriously as guidance. However, we look also on the study of [the United Nations Children's Fund]. There's actually no direct correlation between in-person c