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Up to LGUs to cancel classes during transport strike: Duterte
The Department of Education (DepEd) will not cancel classes nationwide during the ongoing transport strike, with Vice President Sara Duterte stating that the general rule is no cancellation.
She added that local government units (LGUs) may decide to cancel classes if needed.
Some private schools have shifted to online and hybrid learning in anticipation of the strike.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) assured that it is prepared to assist stranded commuters and does not recommend the cancellation of classes.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed government agencies to minimize inconvenience to commuters.
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