MANILA, Philippines—The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA) welcomes the pilot run of limited face-to-face classes.
Among those participating in the dry run are 20 private schools.
COCOPEA managing director Joseph Noel Estrada on Tuesday (September 21) said they have already requested the the guidelines of the limited face-to-face classes from the Department of Education (DepEd).
“Sa ngayon kami ay humingi na ng kopya ng guidelines from the DepEd ang 20 na private schools na naaprubahan. Hinihingi rin po namin ang detalye noon para mapag-aralan po namin at kami ay makapagbigay din ng suggestion para lalong mapagtibay ang ating kahandaan (For now, the 20 approved private schools are already requesting for a copy of the guidelines from DepEd. We are also asking for the details so we can review and provide suggestions to strengthen our preparedness),” he said during a virtual public briefing.
He also said that majority of parents of private school students want physical classes to resume.
Parents-Teachers Association Federation support the pilot run and wants to ensure that the policies are clear enough for the safety of the students.
However, former adviser to the National Task Force Against COVID-19 Tony Leachon said the limited face-to-face classes might put students at risk.
“Kahit nga bakunado [guro] pwede kang magka-breakthrough infections tapos ihahawa mo hindi bakunado ang mga bata (Even vaccinated teachers can still have breakthrough infections and could infect unvaccinated children),” he said.
DepEd, meanwhile, assured that students will not be forced to attend physical classes and will still consider the decision of their parents. AAC (with reports from JP Nuñez)
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