Duterte vows funds for DepEd's alternative learning methods

President Rodrigo Duterte vowed support and funds for DepEd's alternative learning methods amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Duterte emphasized the importance of safety, stating he will 'scrape the bottom of the barrel' if needed to ensure education continues without risking students' lives.

Sen. Bong Go backed Duterte’s stance, stressing that no vaccine means no face-to-face classes, prioritizing student safety over academic continuity.

Malacañang expressed confidence in DepEd's readiness for August 24 school opening despite the pandemic, highlighting measures to ensure continuous learning.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas thanked Duterte for understanding students' concerns and said he would meet with DepEd to discuss alternatives if classes are postponed.