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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

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Jul 4, 2024

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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.

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