Typhoon Uwan damages over 300 schools nationwide

Typhoon Uwan has caused significant damage to at least 312 public schools across the Philippines, with Bicol and CALABARZON bearing the brunt of the destruction.

The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that 1,182 classrooms sustained partial damage, 366 were heavily damaged, and 261 were completely destroyed.

DepEd is actively verifying damage reports from various regional and division offices.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that the immediate priority is ensuring the safety of students, teachers, and staff, followed by restoring learning continuity once conditions permit.

Bicol, CALABARZON, and the Cordillera Administrative Region are the areas with the most reported classroom damage.

The Bicol Region also experienced widespread power outages in 74 cities and municipalities and significant flooding, necessitating thousands of evacuations.