SECTOR: Education
SONA YEAR: 2022
Return to face-to-face
PROMISE STATUS - DATE: Fulfilled as of 07/17/2023
- The DepEd mandated public and private schools to hold face-to-face classes starting Nov. 2, 2022, citing “several studies” that point to the “undisputable fact” that in-person classes remain the best learning option for students.
- In doing so, the agency released on Sept. 19, 2022 updated guidelines on public health and safety protocols for the academic year 2022- 2023.
- It implemented a “no-discrimination” policy on students and faculty members, regardless of their vaccination status. All were mandated to wear face masks in enclosed spaces such as classrooms and laboratories.
- School health and nutrition personnel shall likewise encourage teachers and non-teaching personnel to have at least three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
- DepEd made masking optional for schools a day before the official start of classes following Marcos’ executive order on making masking indoors and outdoors voluntary.