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DepEd should have long-term plan to better cope with heat – solon
Lawmakers are pressing the Department of Education (DepEd) to create a long-term strategy for conducting classes during extreme heat.
Kabataan Party-list Representative Raoul Manuel emphasized that the issue of intense heat is recurring every March and April, and questioned if current responses would suffice for the next five to ten years.
DepEd Assistant Regional Director for NCR Cristito Eco confirmed that contingency plans involve shifting to online classes or utilizing learning modules.
However, lawmakers, including Manuel, view these as short-term solutions, citing persistent issues like internet connectivity problems.
DepEd chief Sonny Angara has proposed additional measures such as longer water and rest breaks and providing more electric fans in schools.
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The Department of Education (DepEd) is adjusting class schedules and allowing alternative learning methods to protect students from extreme heat, with adjusted schedules ranging from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go praised the Department of Education (DepEd) for its prompt action in adjusting class schedules to shield students and teachers from the extreme heat.
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Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro issued an executive order for automatic suspension of face-to-face classes in all school levels once a dangerous heat index is forecast in Metro Manila.
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