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NEDA chief welcomes pilot face-to-face classes in January
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.
Acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua stated that starting with a pilot program allows for improvements and gradual expansion.
Chua also noted that the return of minors to school could provide an opportunity to assess if their going out will cause concerns, potentially leading to relaxed restrictions for younger age groups if no issues arise.
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the Department of Education's proposal for a pilot of voluntary face-to-face classes in select areas.
Education Secretary Leonor Briones announced that 1,114 schools have been recommended for the dry run in areas identified as low-risk for COVID-19.
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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.
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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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