DepEd reports decrease in Taal eruption-affected learners and schools

The Department of Education (DepEd) reports a significant decrease in the number of schools, learners, and personnel affected by Taal Volcano's eruption.

As of February 11, only 80,592 learners and 2,762 personnel are affected, with the number of affected schools reduced to 119 in Region IV-A.

Classes remain suspended in 91 schools, affecting 52,531 learners, a decrease from the previous report of 112 schools and 61,613 learners.

Public schools in Batangas are now the only ones being used as evacuation centers, with 1,526 classrooms accommodating 1,526 families.

The number of learners staying in schools used as evacuation centers has also dropped to 2,513 in 28 schools.

DepEd continues to provide Psychological First Aid to affected learners and is processing funds for impacted schools.

The department is also preparing back-to-school campaigns and initiating clean-up efforts in areas where lockdowns have been lifted.