Duterte rules out face-to-face classes till Aug; most governors favor reopening

Most local chief executives in the Philippines support resuming face-to-face classes despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Interior Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III said during a Senate hearing that majority of governors and mayors favor reopening schools, but will follow IATF guidelines.

The League of Provinces suggested conducting face-to-face classes in higher education institutions due to difficulty controlling younger students and delays in vaccine rollout.

President Rodrigo Duterte ruled out face-to-face classes until August, citing safety concerns for students and teachers without widespread vaccination.