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DepEd releases P18M aid to calamity-hit schools
Education Secretary Sonny Angara pledged swift assistance to schools impacted by recent storms and monsoon rains.
DepEd has released over PHP18 million in assistance to 222 affected schools, allocating PHP10.143 million for minor classroom repairs and PHP7.86 million for cleaning and clearing operations.
Initial assessments indicate that 2,628 classrooms suffered minor damage, 726 incurred major damage, and 732 were totally destroyed.
Additionally, 327 water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities were affected.
DepEd is collaborating with the Department of Public Works and Highways to use Quick Response Funds for school rehabilitation and is also leveraging the National Indemnity Insurance Program for comprehensive insurance protection.
Alternative delivery modes, including basic learning sessions that serve as psychological first aid, are being implemented in some evacuation centers to help displaced learners cope and recover.
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