99% of public schools open; DepEd reports 673 delayed due to Typhoon Carina

Ninety-nine percent of public schools across the Philippines opened classes on July 29, with a total of approximately 22.4 million learners already enrolled as of Wednesday, July 31.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for attention to learner well-being and socio-emotional needs amid climate-related challenges, emphasizing the impact of recent bad weather on students' education.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara reported that around 673 public schools have yet to open their classes due to the impact of Typhoon Carina and the habagat, with most located in Central Luzon (356) and Metro Manila (171).

The Department of Education (DepEd) noted that approximately 47,000 public schools nationwide were scheduled to officially open on July 29, but many have been affected by the typhoon and habagat.

Police Regional Office-3 in Central Luzon deployed around 1,000 personnel to enhance security at schools and nearby areas, establishing Police Assistance Desks to respond promptly to incidents.