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Over 130 colleges, universities declare academic break due to coronavirus surge
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.
An additional 126 colleges and universities intend to declare academic breaks this January.
Most HEIs that declared breaks are in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Region IV-A, areas under Alert Level 3.
CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera stated that the decision to declare an academic break is up to the individual HEIs.
HEIs in Metro Manila have decided to implement limited face-to-face classes starting next month.
President Rodrigo R. Duterte approved the expansion of limited in-person classes for basic education in areas under Alert Levels 1 and 2 by next month.
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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.
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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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Marikina City has declared an academic health break for all students and teachers from January 17 to 29 due to increasing COVID-19 cases among learners and school personnel.
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