DepEd Issues El Niño Protocols for School Safety and Learning Continuity
The Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing to issue guidelines for schools nationwide to prepare for the anticipated effects of El Niño in School Year 2026-2027, focusing on protecting students from extreme heat and water shortages while ensuring learning continuity and school feeding services.
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