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No need for nationwide declaration of academic break: CHED
A total of 126 universities have declared an academic break starting January due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, with 123 more expected to follow suit.
CHED chairperson Prospero De Vera III stated that some universities initiated academic breaks even before Alert Level 3 was raised in certain areas.
The majority of universities imposing these breaks are located in the National Capital Region and Calabarzon.
De Vera also mentioned that there is no need for a nationwide academic break as universities already have the authority to suspend classes.
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A total of 134 higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines declared academic breaks from January 1 to 13 due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
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The Department of Education (DepEd) has allowed for class and teaching-related activity suspensions for up to two weeks, responding to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
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Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano declared a weeklong health break for all students, teaching and non-teaching personnel in public and private academic institutions from January 15 to 22, 2022.
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Dagupan City Mayor Marc Brian Lim has ordered a one-week academic health break for all elementary to senior high schools in the city, from January 18 to 25, 2022.
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