Manila Bulletin
Duterte mulls limited face-to-face classes in low COVID risk areas
President Rodrigo Duterte is still considering a proposal to pilot face-to-face classes in low-risk COVID-19 areas, according to Malacañang.
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Chua has been advocating for the resumption of in-person classes to mitigate long-term learning and productivity impacts.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that Duterte's decision hinges on the number of vaccinated Filipinos.
Roque indicated that the President is assessing if there is sufficient confidence among the populace to begin pilot classes, with a significant number already vaccinated.
However, no specific target for vaccination numbers was provided before Duterte would give the go-signal for pilot in-person classes.
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