Philippines Proposes Overhaul of Class Suspension Rules to Prioritize Learning Continuity Amid Disasters
The Philippines' Department of Education is proposing an executive order to overhaul class suspension and resumption rules, granting local officials and school heads greater authority to decide based on site-specific conditions while prioritizing learner safety and continuity.
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