Philippines: In-Person Classes Suspended in Several Areas Due to ASEAN Meetings and Bangsamoro Parliament Preparations
In-person classes were suspended in several areas across the Philippines on Wednesday, October 28, due to preparations for the first Bangsamoro Parliament session and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) meetings. Students will transition to asynchronous learning modes.
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