Duterte doubts readiness for blended learning

President Rodrigo Duterte expressed doubt about the country's readiness for blended or distance learning during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Duterte reiterated his stance that there should be no classes until a COVID-19 vaccine is available, despite Education Secretary Leonor Briones proposing alternative learning methods like teleconferencing.

The President acknowledged Briones' proposal as 'very good', but questioned whether the country's infrastructure and preparedness are sufficient for such an approach.