MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday confirmed that 90 public schools will push through with the pilot face-to-face classes.
During a virtual press briefing, DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones reported that of the 90 public schools identified, 14 schools are in CARAGA; 10 schools each for Regions I, II and VIII; eight schools each for Regions VII, IX, and XI; six schools in Region X; five schools each in Regions IV-A, and XII.
Briones said the department is eyeing to reach 100 schools that will participate in the face-to-face classes on November 15.
“As of now, iyong objective natin na maka-abot ng 100 public schools ay 90 na ang ating na-identify,” she said.
The DepEd secretary also assured that they are coordinating with the Department of Health (DOH) in assessing and identifying schools eligible to participate in the pilot run of face-to-face classes.
“In line with the granular risk assessment of schools conducted by the DOH, there are 329 schools that passed the assessment as minimal or low risk,” according to Briones. AAC
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