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DepEd sees longest class suspension for the year as habagat rains lash Philippines
More than 20,000 public schools across 16 regions suspended classes due to Typhoon Crising and the enhanced southwest monsoon or "habagat."
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that 24,648 schools suspended in-person classes.
Damage was sustained by 1,794 classrooms with minor damage, 540 with major damage, and 531 that are totally damaged.
In addition, 208 hygiene facilities were damaged.
A total of 131 schools in nine regions are currently being used as evacuation centers, with face-to-face classes remaining suspended in these locations.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited several schools in Malabon City and Navotas City to assess the damage and discussed repair plans with local officials.
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