Ched Rick Gatchalian

Barangay Dela Paz residents go about their day in Binan, Laguna as they continue to stay at the Dela Paz Elementary School on November 18, 2024. They have been staying in the evacuation site since Severe Tropical Storm Kristine battered the country, leaving dozens dead. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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'Structured learning' continues in some of 442 schools housing evacuees - DepEd

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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/175342714179420241118-pepito-laguna-evac-center-JC-2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Barangay Dela Paz residents go about their day in Binan, Laguna as they continue to stay at the Dela Paz Elementary School on November 18, 2024. They have been staying in the evacuation site since Severe Tropical Storm Kristine battered the country, leaving dozens dead. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News </em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said over 24,649 schools in the country have suspended classes as of Thursday due to heavy rains and flooding, while 442 schools are serving as evacuation centers in 10 regions.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/27/decades-old-plight-newer-challenges-loom-as-philippines-enters-new-school-year-1006">Decades-old plight, newer challenges loom as Philippines enters new school year</a></div><p>The 442 schools being used as evacuation centers are situated in the National Capital Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Negros Island.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/25/children-and-disasters-how-to-take-care-of-kids-while-stuck-in-evacuation-centers-1311">Children and disasters: How to take care of kids while stuck in evacuation centers</a></div><p>In some of these areas, Schools Division Offices (SDOs) had implemented Structured Alternative Learning Delivery Modes, allowing displaced students to continue their studies through modules and guided group learning.</p><p>DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that &quot;being ready with alternatives&quot; is important when schools are affected by disasters.</p><p>“May mga paaralan ang nakapagpatupad ng emergency protocols at may mga guro tayong agad nagpakita ng malasakit at dedikasyon. Pero hindi rin natin maikakaila na may mga lugar na hirap makabangon agad. Kailangan pa nating pag-ibayuhin ang suporta sa kanila, lalo na sa pagbibigay ng learning materials, psychosocial aid, at pansamantalang espasyo para sa pag-aaral,” Angara said in a press release.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/7/24/philippines-shuts-schools-scraps-flights-as-typhoon-emong-nears-1344">Philippines shuts schools, scraps flights as typhoon Emong nears</a></div><p>Angara said that while studying is difficult amid inclement weather, simple activities can help lessen educational gaps.</p><p>“Alam nating hindi madaling mag-aral habang lumikas o apektado ng baha, pero mahalaga pa ring may ginagawa ang mga bata. Kahit simpleng aktibidad, malaking tulong ito sa kanilang pagbangon,” he said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/24/marcos-seeks-alternative-teaching-ways-after-class-suspensions-1420">Marcos seeks ‘alternative teaching ways’ after class suspensions</a></div><p>President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. vowed Thursday to seek alternative teaching modes to ensure students are not left far behind despite during disasters.</p><p>“Lahat ng pinupuntahan ko ay walang pasok. Papaano ngayon &#x27;yung ating mga kabataan… Masyado na silang lugi kung mapipilitan silang hindi pumasok,” the President said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>THOUSANDS OF CLASSROOMS DAMAGED BY INCLEMENT WEATHER</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>A total of 2,492 classrooms sustained minor damage, 726 classrooms had major damage, 732 were totally destroyed, while 327 water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities were affected following monsoon rains driven by a string of tropical cyclones the past week, according to the latest report of DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service as of Friday.</p><p>The department said field offices have been instructed to launch contingency plans, secure school equipment and records, and coordinate with local disaster response units.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/23/-walangpasok-july-24-classes-suspended-in-metro-manila-24-provinces-dilg-1501">#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Thursday, July 24</a></div><p>Angara himself also conducted an ocular inspection in some flood-hit schools in Malabon and Navotas to assess the impact of storms Emong and Dante.</p><p>He discussed rehabilitation plans for the damaged schools with the local government units.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1JZupp_ahQE?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>In some of 442 schools used as evacuation centers, "alternative learning" through modular and guided group studies are being held to ensure continuation of education.</p>

In some of 442 schools used as evacuation centers, "alternative learning" through modular and guided group studies are being held to ensure continuation of education.

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Over 440 schools currently serving as evacuation centers in 10 regions: DepEd

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