DepEd delays classes in 841 schools due to Typhoon Carina, southwest monsoon

The Department of Education announced on Sunday that 832 schools across five regions will postpone the start of classes scheduled for Monday, July 29 due to the impact of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara said on Monday that postponed schools may conduct make-up classes on Saturdays to compensate for lost days.

Angara visited schools in Muntinlupa City and Carmona, Cavite to assess the situation after heavy rains and flooding last week.

As of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, the DepEd reported that 841 schools have postponed their opening, including Metro Manila (225), Ilocos Region (95), Central Luzon (452), Calabarzon (66), and Soccsksargen (3).

Angara noted that these postponements only account for about 2 percent of the total number of schools.

He acknowledged the need to postpone school openings in affected areas due to ongoing severe weather conditions.