Schools Gain More Autonomy in Class Suspension Decisions Under New Marcos Order
The Philippines has a new executive order (EO No. 130) empowering schools to continue face-to-face classes based on their own assessments, even when local government officials issue suspension orders. This aims to minimize learning disruptions caused by widespread class cancellations.
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