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DOH, DepEd to draft pilot face-to-face classes guidelines
President Rodrigo Duterte and the Cabinet have approved a pilot program for face-to-face classes in select low-risk areas, targeting January 11 to 23, 2021.
The Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct a two-week dry run to determine if in-person classes can be expanded.
The Department of Health (DOH) and DepEd will develop guidelines for the pilot program.
Participation in the pilot classes will be voluntary for students and their parents, requiring parental consent.
Class size will be reduced to allow proper physical distancing.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has approved a pilot testing of face-to-face classes in select schools that are at low-risk for COVID-19.
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The Department of Education (DepEd) has welcomed the support of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) for the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes in low-risk areas.
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Vice President Leni Robredo criticized the Duterte government for initially refusing to consider her suggestion to allow face-to-face classes in low-risk areas.
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The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) supports the pilot run of face-to-face classes in low-risk COVID-19 areas starting January 2021, believing it could lead to further economic relaxation and allow younger individuals to go outside.
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