DepEd implements remote enrollment due to pandemic

The number of enrollees in public elementary schools is declining due to financial difficulties and doubts about distance learning during the pandemic.

A teacher from Laguna reported a significant drop in enrollment for the next academic year, citing lack of internet access, income loss, and fear of contracting COVID-19 as major concerns.

DepEd announced on May 28 that remote enrollment will be implemented starting June 1 to prepare for the school opening on August 24. Physical enrollment is highly discouraged even in low-risk areas.

Parents can contact their children's previous teachers or use published school contact numbers for remote enrollment, while transferring students should directly reach out to receiving schools.