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Teachers give orientation to parents and pupils as classes open at Fernando Ma. Guerrero Elementary School in Paco, Manila, on June 16, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File

Teachers give orientation to parents and pupils as classes open at Fernando Ma. Guerrero Elementary School in Paco, Manila, on June 16, 2025.
The Department of Education projects enrollment from preschool to Senior High School at approximately 27 million students.
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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176114298311020250616-class-opening-manila-JC5190 (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Teachers give orientation to parents and pupils as classes open at Fernando Ma. Guerrero Elementary School in Paco, Manila, on June 16, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Teachers give orientation to parents and pupils as classes open at Fernando Ma. Guerrero Elementary School in Paco, Manila, on June 16, 2025. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday announced the implementation of a wellness break for teachers and learners from October 27 to 30, where schools are encouraged to give teachers recovery time during this period.</p><p>Schools are likewise encouraged to adjust the conduct of the midyear In-Service Training (INSET) after the break.</p><p>Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the decision aims to give teachers and learners &quot;a much-needed pause to recover from the strain of recent natural disasters and the spread of flu-like illnesses.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Sa linggo-linggo nating pagbisita sa mga paaralan, naririnig namin ang panawagan ng ating mga guro. Minabuti na natin na mabigyan sila ng oras para magpahinga at magkaroon ng dagdag na oras kasama ang kanilang pamilya,” Angara said.</p><p>“Marami sa ating mga guro at mag-aaral ay galing sa mga lugar na tinamaan ng bagyo at lindol o may mga kaso ng trangkaso. Kaya sabi nga natin, konting pahinga muna. Mas makakapagtrabaho tayo nang maayos kung maayos din ang pakiramdam natin,” Angara added.</p><p>Classes will resume on November 3, following the observance of All Saints&#x27; Day and All Souls&#x27; Day holidays.</p><div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/22/deped-dpwh-lgus-to-join-forces-in-building-over-2000-classrooms-until-2026-palace-1718">READ: DepEd, DPWH, LGUs to join forces in building over 2000 classrooms until 2026 -- Palace</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/21/-nawili-sa-flood-control-deped-laments-only-22-classrooms-built-in-2025-1655" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: DepEd laments only 22 classrooms built so far in 2025</a></div>

<p>The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday announced the implementation of a wellness break for teachers and learners from October 27 to 30, where schools are encouraged to give teachers recovery time.</p>

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday announced the implementation of a wellness break for teachers and learners from October 27 to 30, where schools are encouraged to give teachers recovery time.

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DepEd declares wellness break for teachers, students from Oct. 27-30

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Published Oct 22, 2025 10:32 PM PHT

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