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COVID-19 News for LGUs

This is CLRG's special coverage on news stories concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. It provides a one-stop-page for LGUs who may want to read, review, or revisit news about how different LGUs in the country respond to the crisis. This also includes news of national scale but are affecting how LGUs respond to the issue. 

Disclaimer: CLRG is not responsible for the contents of the respective news. Stories on this page are not the property of CLRG, but are links to original sources.




Impacts to Education

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DepEd chief hits fake photos of teachers’ woes
Philippine Star, October 11, 2020
Ilang estudyante problemado dahil wala pa ring modules
ABS-CBN News, October 11, 2020

PNP to beef up police visibility in barangays as cities enforce daytime videoke ban
​ABS-CBN News, October 10, 2020 
​SkyCable, DepEd ink deals for educational TV
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020
Teachers start call center to help remote learners
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020
DepEd: Self-learning modules are 'quality assured' despite errors
ABS-CBN News, October 9, 2020 
DepEd: Parents can get help with modules from learner support aides
GMA News, October 9, 2020
VP Robredo decries unfair logistical, financial burden on teachers amid COVID-19 pandemic
GMA News, October 8, 2020
​DepEd says not all modules screened for quality; volunteer error spotters 'welcome'
ABS-CBN News, October 8, 2020
11 teachers catch COVID-19 after distributing modules
Philippine Star, October 7, 2020
Pagbubukas ng klase sa Sultan Kudarat, ipinauurong sa 2021
GMA News, October 7, 2020
DepEd chief: School opening woes immediately resolved
Philippine Star, October 7, 2020
'Lessons learned': DepEd sorry over mistake in Math solution on broadcast lesson
Philippine Star, October 7, 2020
Task force calls for ordinances against videoke, noisy activities
Philippine Star, October 6, 2020
Cagayan governor hit over 'teachers doing nothing' remarks
Philippine Star, October 6, 2020
'Piso WiFi' mabenta para sa online classes sa Baseco, Maynila
ABS-CBN News, October 6, 2020 
Valenzuela students get free SIM cards with monthly internet data
​ABS-CBN News, October 6, 2020 
DepEd not claiming success of blended learning, says Briones
GMA News, October 6, 2020
Claiming victory over COVID-19, Briones declares start of SY 2020-2021
GMA News, October 5, 2020
Duterte: COVID-19 pandemic can’t get in the way of students’ learning
GMA News, October 5, 2020​
16.5 million households to access broadcast education
Philippine Star, October 5, 2020
Taal-hit Aeta community learners resume classes through hand-delivered modules
Philippine Star, October 5, 2020
Start of classes through blended mode a 'victory' over COVID-19, Briones says
Philippine Star, October 5, 2020
Coronavirus exposes wide gap in education
BusinessWorld, October 5, 2020
Mga guro sinalubong ng iba't ibang aberya sa pagbubukas ng klase
ABS-CBN News, October 5, 2020
'Mahirap po': Mga estudyante nangangapa pa sa blended learning
ABS-CBN News, October 5, 2020 
Zambales teachers cross rivers to deliver learning modules
Inquirer, October 4, 2020
DepEd NCR releases hotlines for school opening day concerns
Inquirer, October 4, 2020 

LOOK: DepEd releases calendar, grading guidelines for new school year
CNN Philippines, October 4, 2020
Robredo echoes teachers' concerns on modular learning amid COVID-19 risks
CNN Philippines, October 4, 2020 
New school year 2020-2021 formally opens Monday
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020 
DepEd sees ‘historic,’ ‘victorious’ school opening
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020 
NCR quarantine status should not be basis for face-to-face classes proposal
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020
#itreallyhurtsGovMamba: Teachers take offense at Cagayan governor’s comment
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020
Senators heap praises on teachers for their sacrifices
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020
Gadgets, not printed modules, are better learning tools — Robredo
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020
Teaching in the time of the pandemic
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020​ 
Classes set to resume with millions not enrolled
Philippine Star, October 4, 2020
Teachers, parents, students face problems ahead of opening of classes
GMA News, October 4, 2020
Pangilinan wants raise in teachers' allowance for pandemic school year
GMA News, October 4, 2020
DepEd-Davao ready for class opening
Sunstar, October 4, 2020
Back to school for over 24M learners
Sunstar, October 4, 2020
DepEd not yet done with module distribution
Sunstar, October 3, 2020
DepEd ready for opening of classes on Oct. 5
GMA News, October 3, 2020 
Public, private school enrollees now at 24.72M —DepEd
GMA News, October 3, 2020
Enrollment in NCR public schools up
Philippine Star, October 3, 2020
Nasa 400,000 private school students lumipat sa public schools ngayong taon: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, October 3, 2020 
2 araw bago klase: ‘Kulang’ na modules, health protocols problema ng ilang guro at magulang
​ABS-CBN News, October 3, 2020
DepEd: 24.72 million public, private students enrolled as start of classes nears
Inquirer, October 3, 2020 
 
DepEd to address challenges on the first day of school
Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2020 
Private school group salutes DepEd for its back-to-school initiatives
Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2020
Group calls out Duterte, Briones for ‘neglecting’ PH education system
Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2020 
McDonald’s offers party spaces as distance learning ‘classrooms’ for teachers
Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2020​ 
CHR lauds Pasig, Quezon City, Manila for supporting underprivileged students’ education
Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2020
DepEd conducts last-minute distribution of self-learning modules
CNN Philippines, October 3, 2020​ 
DepEd-NCR mulls bringing back kids to school
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020
DepEd NCR opens schools to teachers with bad internet at home
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020
NPC issues ‘Do’s, Don’ts’ for online classes
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020
Taguig launches ‘Tele-Aral Program’ ahead of class opening
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020
Groups urge DepEd to ‘resolve problems’ in blended learning before school year opens
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020
Valenzuela City now ready for blended learning system
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020
Filipino teachers commended for pushing learning continuity
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020​
DepEd NCR chief to propose students' visit to schools for interaction
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020
'Mag-late enrollment na lang sa halip na huminto sa pag-aaral'
ABS-CBN News, October 2, 2020
Ilang gurong senior citizens kailangan ng tulong sa online classes
ABS-CBN News, October 2, 2020 
Taguig may libreng online tutorial services para sa distance learning
​ABS-CBN News, October 2, 2020
DepEd-Davao to launch ‘Matuto sa Radyo’
Sunstar, October 2, 2020
DepEd-NCR chief to propose students' school visits once Metro Manila under MGCQ
Rappler, October 2, 2020
Gadgets and modules ready for class opening
ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020 
Mga computer at laptop malabo nang lagyan ng SRP, ayon sa DTI
​ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020 
Public schools coping with pandemic through community collaboration, administrators say
Philippine Star, October 1, 2020
Canada extends P68 million-support for Filipino children's education
ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020 
Ilang eksperto nagbabala sa paggamit ng social media sa distance learning
​ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020 
DepEd reports over 24 M enrollees this school year
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020
Hire more teachers, not learning support aides, DepEd urged
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020 
De Lima cites DepEd plan to hire tutors, para-teachers
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020
DepEd ‘still mum’ on calls for add’l support for teachers — group
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020
‘Don’t overload teachers to prevent burnout’, Sen. Gatchalian urges DepEd
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020 
Pasig City turns over learning devices for public school students, teachers
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020
San Juan LGU turns over learning package for public school students
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020 
Teenage cousins from Leyte work double time to buy Internet access for connectivity, online learning
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020
DepEd issues ‘new normal’ handbook to parents
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020
Group raises alarm on learning continuity for marginalized students in the ‘new normal’
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020
Late enrollees will be accepted, DepEd assures
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020
Private school enrollment in Negros Occidental down by more than half of 2019
Inquirer, October 1, 2020 
Makati LGU provides OTG flash drive for blended learning of students
Inquirer, October 1, 2020
Manila LGU completes distribution of 11,000 laptops for public school teachers
Inquirer, October 1, 2020
Local govts. help with shift to distance learning
CNN Philippines, October 1, 2020
DepEd: Modules expenses may be refunded
Philippine Star, October 1, 2020
Makati converts jeepneys into learning hubs
Philippine Star, October 1, 2020
Quezon City to establish 1,000 WiFi access points
Philippine Star, October 1, 2020
Ben&Ben to hold virtual concert for at-home learners’ benefit
CNN Philippines, October 1, 2020
Public school teachers to get P1,500 in incentives
ABS-CBN News, September 30, 2020
​Public school teachers to get P1,500 in incentives
ABS-CBN News, September 30, 2020
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Makati students to get flash drives with learning materials for distance learning
ABS-CBN News, September 30, 2020
QC gov’t to give studes sim cards with free data
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020
E-learning could be cheaper than traditional modalities – DepEd Sarangani
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020
Poor students feel left behind in class opening
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020
Briones thanks Duterte for support on learning continuity, opening of classes
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020
Makati City to distribute OTG flash drive with blended learning materials to students
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020 
Use books not modules, teachers urge DepEd
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020
Bello urges OFWs with children in college to avail of ‘Tabang OFW’ aid program
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020
Private schools’ enrollment manages a little over half of last year’s figure
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020
DepEd is hiring assistant teachers
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020
Pasig turns over learning laptops, gadgets to DepEd
Inquirer, September 30, 2020
Duterte urges telcos to improve internet service with online classes set to start
Inquirer, September 29, 2020
Briones rejects another postponement of school opening
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020 
DepEd: Teachers to receive P500 medical assistance
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020
Group disputes DepEd’s report on module distribution
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020
OVP gives free tablets to public schools for distance learning
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020
DepEd to discourage use of printed modules by students with smartphones, gadgets
GMA News, September 28, 2020 
Low enrolment turnout forces STI to close 12 schools amid COVID-19 pandemic
GMA News, September 28, 2020 

Less than 80% of DepEd modules distributed ahead of school opening
GMA News, September 28, 2020
Group forms E-Skwela Hubs
Philippine Star, September 28, 2020
3 million still unenrolled: DepEd convincing parents to register kids for new school year
ABS-CBN News, September 28, 2020
Learning support aides: Who can apply and how much will they earn?
ABS-CBN News, September 28, 2020
DepEd tukoy na ang nasa likod ng malalaswang pangalan sa module
ABS-CBN News, September 28, 2020
How will 'first day of school' play out in new normal? DepEd gives scenarios
ABS-CBN News, September 28, 2020
DepEd to discourage students with smartphones, gadgets from using printed modules
Inquirer, September 28, 2020
DepEd to hire learner support aides to help teachers in distance learning
Inquirer, September 28, 2020
DepEd says 80% of modules already distributed to students
Manila Bulletin, September 28, 2020
DepEd braces for a first-of-its-kind school opening
Manila Bulletin, September 28, 2020
Distributed learning modules is not a gauge of school opening readiness — DepEd
Manila Bulletin, September 28, 2020
Nat’l enrollment data accurate, DepEd assures
Manila Bulletin, September 28, 2020
3 M students have yet to enroll for new school year
Manila Bulletin, September 28, 2020 
Visit schools to see real situation, teachers group tells DepEd
Manila Bulletin, September 28, 2020
Gatchalian urges DepEd to consider hiring private school teachers
Manila Bulletin, September 28, 2020
DepEd urged to allocate funds for medical benefits, equipment of public school teachers
Manila Bulletin, September 28, 2020​
Pangilinan urges DepEd to hire more teachers, increase funds for modules
Manila Bulletin, September 27, 2020
Creation of more E-learning centers nationwide pushed
Manila Bulletin, September 27, 2020
Sen. Grace Poe urges DepEd to intensify partnership with Telcos
Manila Bulletin, September 27, 2020
Manila to buy more tablets as enrollees rise
Philippine Star, September 27, 2020
DepEd probes learning module with dirty names
Philippine Star, September 27, 2020
88 pct of learning modules delivered to students: DepEd
​Philippine Star, September 27, 2020
Mga guro sa Abra sumasakay sa kabayo, tumatawid sa ilog, bundok para sa modules
GMA News, September 27, 2020
Classes suspended due to internet maintenance
Philippine Star, September 26, 2020
24.5 million students enrolled for blended learning – DepEd
Philippine Star, September 26, 2020 
Students allowed to change learning modalities under distance learning – DepEd
Manila Bulletin, September 26, 2020
DepEd urged to tap guidance counselors for students, teachers’ mental health
Manila Bulletin, September 26, 2020
Leni seeks strategic measures for school opening
Manila Bulletin, September 26, 2020
‘Deploy learner support aides to low-risk COVID areas’
Manila Bulletin, September 26, 2020
DepEd basic education continuity plan backed
Manila Bulletin, September 26, 2020
30,000 college students to benefit from P1-B ‘Tabang OFW’ scholarship fund
Manila Bulletin, September 26, 2020
DepEd says learning materials for public schools undergo quality assurance
Manila Bulletin, September 25, 2020
Teachers’ group urges Senate for a ‘pandemic-responsive’ education budget
Manila Bulletin, September 25, 2020
Robredo pushes for limited face-to-face learning in areas with low COVID-19 cases
Manila Bulletin, September 25, 2020
Add’l funds for DepEd’s modules, learning materials urged
Manila Bulletin, September 25, 2020
Metro LGUs to distribute gadgets for distance learning
Philippine Star, September 25, 2020
Briones reminds teachers to check finances of schools before soliciting supplies
​ABS-CBN News, September 25, 2020
Robredo pushes for small scale face-to-face classes in non-COVID-19 areas
GMA News, September 25, 2020
Sharing of modules safe with proper disinfection – DepEd official
Rappler, September 25, 2020
DepEd chief vows participation of 900,000 teachers in 2022 elections
GMA News, September 25, 2020
​Teachers' group naglunsad ng 'Balik-Eskwela' hotline
ABS-CBN News, September 24, 2020
DOJ issues guidelines to protect children during online classes
Philippine Star, September 24, 2020
CJ Peralta mulls holding online Bar exams in 2021
GMA News, September 24, 2020
Briones lauds DepEd-CAR for school opening initiatives
Manila Bulletin, September 24, 2020
Teachers’ group launches Oct. 5 school opening hotline
Manila Bulletin, September 24, 2020
Teachers group disputes DepEd’s readiness for Oct. 5 school opening
Manila Bulletin, September 24, 2020
44,000 college students may be unable to enrol
Philippine Star, September 23, 2020
DepEd TV, DepEd Radio eyed as permanent programs
Manila Bulletin, September 23, 2020
DepEd says school supplies still needed in distance learning
Manila Bulletin, September 23, 2020
Youth group urges gov’t to recognize importance of Internet access due to shift to online learning
Manila Bulletin, September 23, 2020
DepEd to dub educational TV episodes into major dialects
Manila Bulletin, September 22, 2020
​DepEd urged to issue schedule guidelines, reduce workload for teachers
ABS-CBN News, September 22, 2020
Public schools to do away with periodic exams: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, September 21, 2020
DepEd TV holds final test run
ABS-CBN News, September 21, 2020
Students to share modules next year: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, September 21, 2020
DepEd finalizing policy on child protection for distance learning
ABS-CBN News, September 21, 2020
CHED says no allocation for 'smart campuses' in 2021 budget
​ABS-CBN News, September 21, 2020
CHED: Distribution of P900-M aid to teachers, students 'a challenge'
GMA News, September 21, 2020
​DepEd to ‘respond accordingly’ to school opening problems
Manila Bulletin, September 21, 2020 
Binay doubts public school teachers ready for online classes
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020 
25 private schools in Region 1 forced to close this school year
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020​​
Top broadcasters to train teachers
Philippine Star, September 20, 2020
DepEd hopes Oct. 5 to be ‘final adjustment’ of school opening
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020​
DepEd taps journalists to train teacher-broadcasters
CNN Philippines, September 19, 2020 
Teachers group slams changes in assessing students’ performance
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020
DepEd trains 7.3 million parents, 620,794 teachers for distance learning
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020
Navotas distributes 98% of learning packages
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020
Constant communication needed to avoid stress, burnout from distance learning — DepEd
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020
Over 30,000 schools conduct dry runs on blended learning — Dep-Ed
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020 
DepEd’s no-periodical test policy draws mixed reactions
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020
​Dry run ng pamimigay ng modules sa Lanao Del Norte pahirapan umano sa ilang guro, magulang
ABS-CBN News, September 19, 2020
Laptops for indigent students
Sunstar, September 18, 2020
Davao city gov’t launches laptop sharing project for public high school students
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020
Cayetano urges DepEd to provide tutoring jobs to displaced private school teachers
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020
DepEd: Over 98 % printed learning modules ready for distribution
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020
Internet for 68 schools, laptops for teachers
Sunstar, September 17, 2020
Distance-teaching allowance anticipated by teachers
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020
DepEd reminds parents: No need to take on the role of a teacher for children
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020
3.3 M students have yet to enroll this school year — DepEd
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020 
DepEd taps USAID for BE-LCP for Kinder to Grade 3
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020​
Assessment system is 'missing link' in DepEd's distance learning preps: Gatchalian
ABS-CBN News, September 16, 2020
Kahit online, mag-suspend pa rin ng klase pag bagyo: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, September 16, 2020
Valenzuela to use Facebook Live, YouTube for distance learning
​ABS-CBN News, September 16, 2020
​Online classes in public schools only 'supplementary' in first grading period: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, September 16, 2020
​CHED orders Isabela Colleges to halt face-to-face classes after student contracts COVID-19
ABS-CBN News, September 16, 2020
DepEd aims to air 130 television episodes for distance learning weekly starting October 5
Philippine Star, September 16, 2020
DepEd mulls airing 130 lecture episodes on TV
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020
Youth group tells DepEd: Just admit that we’re not ready for classes
Inquirer, September 16, 2020​
Students face double jeopardy without Tulong Dunong
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020
Youth group pushes academic freeze, says PH not yet ready for Oct. 5 school opening
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020
Students get online assistance amid the New Normal
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020
QC gov’t starts distribution of tablet devices for blended learning system
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020
DepEd assures printing of modules is on schedule
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020
Solon wants to increase DepEd budget for printing self-learning materials
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020
Private schools lament double standard in DepEd's distance learning rules
GMA News, September 16, 2020
DepEd reports it is ready for the school opening on Oct. 5
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020 
DepEd says transfer of students from private to public schools negligible
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020
DepEd: Not all students will be given printed modules
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020
DBM grants DepEd additional P4B for health measures in school
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020 
Group demands for a ‘pandemic-responsive, resilient’ education budget
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020
‘Expect number of enrollees to increase further as economy reopens,’ says Briones
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020
DepEd: Over 4k teachers affected by shutdown of 865 private schools
GMA News, September 15, 2020
73,000 OFWs, dependents enroll in TESDA courses during pandemic
ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020

#WalangPasok: DILG says class suspensions still allowed during typhoons
ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020
No funds to hire distance learning tutors in 2021 budget, says DepEd
ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020
Pondo ng DepEd pinadadagdagan para magkaroon ng internet allowance ang mga guro
​ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020
CHED: Budget for 'Tulong Dunong' for 2020 yet to be released
​ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020
LANDBANK approves P330 million in loans under ‘study now, pay later’ program
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020
DepEd to provide for monthly connectivity, communication expenses of employees
Philippine Star, September 15, 2020 
398,000 private school students transferred to public schools amid pandemic —Briones
GMA News, September 14, 2020
Enrollment in public schools almost 99%, private schools only 48% —DepEd
GMA News, September 14, 2020
865 private schools halt operations this year due to pandemic
Rappler, September 14, 2020
​​DepEd says online is not the ‘only answer’ to learning continuity
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020
 
DepEd to issue clearer guidelines on home schooling
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020 
 
DepEd asks parents to help prevent distance cheating
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020
DepEd says class suspensions may still be declared in distance learning
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020
‘Consider face-to-face classes in Batanes, Dinagat and other provinces without COVID-19 transmission’ — Robredo
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020
3 million students still unenrolled: ‘Lost generation’ must catch up
Inquirer, September 13, 2020
Pasig to hold online training for teachers, administrators on online learning
Manila Bulletin, September 13, 2020
Las Piñas LGU installs free WiFi in 15 public schools for October classes
Manila Bulletin, September 12, 2020
Number of private schools suspending operations this academic year rises to 846
Manila Bulletin, September 12, 2020
​Unreliable internet, excessive requirements: College students face remote learning woes
ABS-CBN News, September 12, 2020
​DepEd may sariling TV channel para sa distance learning sa Laguna
ABS-CBN News, September 11, 2020
PH last to open classes in Southeast Asia
Manila Bulletin, September 11, 2020
Group says lack of guidelines on health concerns amid pandemic makes teachers anxious
Manila Bulletin, September 11, 2020
Students tell CHEd’s De Vera: We already sent academic freeze proposals last July
Inquirer, September 11, 2020
Loose ends notwithstanding, DepEd says they are ready for Oct. 5 school opening
Manila Bulletin, September 10, 2020
Citing costs, DepEd says schools should rely less on printed modules for distance learning
ABS-CBN News, September 10, 2020
​Private schools see enrollment halved: group
ABS-CBN News, September 10, 2020
​'Submit a petition,' CHED tells those behind calls for 'academic freeze'
ABS-CBN News, September 10, 2020
​DepEd rejects calls for 'academic freeze'
ABS-CBN News, September 10, 2020
748 private schools suspend operations
Philippine Star, September 10, 2020
​Late enrollment papayagan hanggang Nobyembre: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, September 10, 2020
PLM rejects calls for academic freeze
Manila Bulletin, September 10, 2020
Reduced printing of SLMs eyed
Manila Bulletin, September 10, 2020
Youth group insists on ‘academic freeze’ for this year
Manila Bulletin, September 10, 2020 
748 private schools now suspending operations due to pandemic
Rappler, September 9, 2020
DepEd dismisses academic freeze as a 'shortsighted' solution
CNN Philippines, September 9, 2020 
Pasig public school students, teachers to get tablets, laptops by October
Inquirer, September 9, 2020

Pasig allots ₱1.3B for laptops, blended learning program implementation
CNN Philippines, September 9, 2020
676 private schools to suspend operations for this school year, DepEd says
CNN Philippines, September 9, 2020 
DoLE vows more inspections to ensure safety of workers this pandemic
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020 

More Filipinos, foreigners support fundraising drive to help students get devices for learning
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020
Thousands of students, teachers affected by temporary closure of 676 private schools this school year
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020
DepEd dismisses calls for ‘academic freeze’, to focus on Oct. 5 school preparations instead
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020

Group calls for inclusive, quality education
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020
QC public library offers more online classes
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020
Mandaluyong to provide gadgets to public school teachers, students
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020

‘Brigada Eskwela’ evolving under new normal – DepEd 7
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020
Academic freeze opposed
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020
Palawan learners, teachers get boost
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

2 M enrolled in private schools as of Sept. 7 — DepEd
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020
DepEd to use additional funds to buy gadgets for students
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020
Online classes may cause feelings of isolation
Philippine Star, September 6, 2020

Solon alarmed over private school enrollment decline amid pandemic
GMA News, September 6, 2020
Private schools oppose 'academic freeze' that may lead to learning loss
CNN Philippines, September 5, 2020
Teachers’ group seeks bigger education budget for 2021
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020

DepEd cites importance of support programs for students
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020 
Balance in online classes stressed by DoH
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020
Transferees, late enrollees will receive tablet computers – Mayor Vico
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020

DepEd-Region 4-A readies 3 M learning resources
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020
DepEd Cagayan Valley gearing up for school opening
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020
Teachers’ coalition urges gov’t to expedite hiring of displaced teachers
GMA News, September 5, 2020

DOH warns of possible health problems from online classes
Sunstar, September 5, 2020
Computer on Wheels rolls out in Tondo
ABS CBN News, September 4, 2020
Students say they have a hard time with online classes
Manila Bulletin, September 4, 2020 

DepEd-NCR gearing up for Oct. 5 school opening
Manila Bulletin, September 4, 2020
DepEd limits screen time for online classes
Manila Bulletin, September 4, 2020
With shortage of guidance counselors, how will PH students cope with pandemic?
Rappler, September 3, 2020
​Screen time guidelines: DepEd sets number of hours on screen, depending on grade level
ABS CBN News, September 3, 2020
DepEd: Mental health support sa mga guro, estudyante kailangan palakasin
ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2020
SRP on gadgets? DTI to decide soon
Philippine Star, September 2, 2020 

DTI eyes putting SRP on gadgets that will be in demand among students
CNN Philippines, September 2, 2020 
What #PisoParaSaLaptop says about our education system
CNN Philippines, September 2, 2020​
CHED and Globe forge partnership to deliver educational materials online
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020​

ACT concerned about safe school reopening
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020
Prioritize well-being of children, students, parents, teachers told
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020 
Over 8,000 private schools have yet to open this school year
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020

Youth group urges Duterte to order 'academic freeze' until January 2021
Rappler, September 1, 2020
Briones: Mental resilience of students, teachers a ‘big challenge’ for DepEd
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020
DepEd: 23.9M learners enrolled for upcoming school year
GMA News, September 1, 2020

Module delivery, parents answering activity sheets: Challenges seen in distance learning simulations
ABS-CBN News, August 31, 2020
​Policy makers cool to lowering VAT on internet services
BusinessWorld, August 31, 2020
33,000 college-level kids of OFWs to receive P30,000 assistance
GMA News, August 31, 2020

Carmona LGU gears up public schools for Oct. 5 opening
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020
No college entrance exams in Ateneo, UST for academic year 2021-2022 due to pandemic
Rappler, September 1, 2020
​Enrollment in private schools still lagging
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020

Close to 24 million students now enrolled for SY 2020-2021 — DepEd
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020
Youth group seeks academic freeze until January 2021
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020
Mental health of students, teachers a ‘big challenge’ amid pandemic – DepEd chief
Inquirer, September 1, 2020

Briones says entire education sector under ‘very intense’ pressure
Inquirer, August 31, 2020
DepEd strengthens health curriculum amid COVID-19 pandemic
CNN Philippines, August 31, 2020
​Teachers’ group call for safe reopening of schools
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020 

DepEd gets P606.6-B under 2021 nat’l budget
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020
PLM moves school opening to October 5
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020
DepEd says it is addressing 2 major directives of Duterte
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020

Mayor Isko opens E-Skwela Hub in Bgy 585
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020
DepEd: Almost 24 million enrolled, so far in public and private schools
Inquirer, August 31, 2020
Transistor radios ipinamigay ng ilang kabataan sa Sarangani para sa distance learning
ABS-CBN News, August 30, 2020

Catanduanes students camp out for data signals, online classes
GMA News, August 30, 2020​
Gadgets takeover: Faceless learning in the midst of a pandemic
Sunstar, August 30, 2020​
Quezon City awards contract for distance learning tablets
Philippine Star, August 29, 2020

Hirit na 7 hanggang 8 oras na online learning tinutulan ng ilang magulang
ABS-CBN News, August 29, 2020 
CHED: COVID-19 pandemic slows down distribution of tertiary education subsidies
ABS-CBN News, August 29, 2020
Estudyante naglalako ng isda para may pambili ng cellphone sa online class
ABS-CBN News, August 29, 2020

DepEd assures safety protocols in place in delivery of self-learning modules
Manila Bulletin, August 29, 2020
DepEd urged to ‘reach out’ to students, teachers
Manila Bulletin, August 29, 2020
Dry-runs, simulations for blended learning ongoing, DepEd assures
Manila Bulletin, August 29, 2020

QC to distribute 176,000 tablet computers to Junior, Senior High
Manila Bulletin, August 29, 2020
Efforts to prevent child abuse stepped up in light of online learning
Business World, August 28, 2020
Pag-hoard, paglalagay ng 'patong' sa distance learning gadgets tinututukan
ABS-CBN News, August 28, 2020

DepEd’s learning continuity plan gets support from LCC
Manila Bulletin, August 28, 2020
Parents, guardians urged to make home safe for students amid pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 28, 2020
Preparations for Oct. 5 school opening in full swing – DepEd
Manila Bulletin, August 28, 2020

Duterte orders DepEd to boost health education amid COVID-19 crisis
Inquirer, August 28, 2020
Bayanihan 2 bolsters LGU mandate to tap SEF for blended learning
GMA News, August 27, 2020
731 colleges, universities to start online, blended learning this August
GMA News, August 27, 2020

Basilan school shows the way in distance learning
Sunstar, August 27, 2020
CHED eyes graduate school scholarships for displaced private school teachers
ABS-CBN News, August 27, 2020 
CHED suspends foreign internships for Filipino students
ABS-CBN News, August 27, 2020 

CHED suspends foreign internships for this academic year
CNN Philippines, August 27, 2020
CHED: 731 HEIs opened in August, 186 more opening from September to October
Inquirer, August 27, 2020
731 schools have already started classes – CHED
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020

Teachers slam gov’t for denying DepEd’s request for addt’l funding
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020 
OWWA launches educational assistance program for children of repatriated OFWs
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020
Gatchalian assures LGUs can tap special fund for education programs
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020

Manila gov't distributes gadgets for public school teachers, students
ABS-CBN News, August 26, 2020
Briones: Classes in Manila public schools can start with gadgets at hand
Inquirer, August 26, 2020
DepEd eyes hiring of displaced teachers through Bayanihan 2
ABS-CBN News, August 26, 2020

DepEd hopes Bayanihan 2 will help fund program for displaced private school teachers
Inquirer, August 26, 2020
Faster delivery of free tablets to Pasig students assured
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020
Manila starts distribution of P1-B worth of gadgets, SIM cards to students, teachers
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

Cebu City police eyes hiring 200 civilians to help in enforcing protocols
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020​ 
23.6 million students enroll for new school year — DepEd
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020
DepEd assures education for out-of-school youth, adults to continue amid pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

ACT calls for health, safety mechanisms for teachers
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020
440 private schools stop operations this school year — DepEd
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020
9,131 students to get P3K from Pasay LGU
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

93 percent of public schools already received online gadgets – DepEd
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020
DepEd to hire retired, displaced private school teachers as tutors
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020
CHED tells universities, colleges: Widen benchmark on student admission
ABS-CBN News, August 25, 2020

DepEd to hire displaced private school teachers as blended learning tutors
ABS-CBN News, August 25, 2020
First e-Eskwela hub rolled out in Baguio
Sunstar, August 25, 2020
Gadget fund drive in Baguio sought
Sunstar, August 25, 2020


Former teacher turns to street peddling after losing job during pandemic
Rappler, August 25, 2020
Over 800 students, teachers tested positive for COVID-19 –DepEd
GMA News, August 24, 2020
823 students, DepEd staff contract COVID-19
Rappler, August 24, 2020
DOH says online classes of children should include breaks, other activities
ABS-CBN News, August 24, 2020
Higit 800 DepEd personnel, students nahawahan ng COVID-19
ABS-CBN News, August 24, 2020
Out-of-school youths can continue education during pandemic: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, August 24, 2020

440 private schools suspend operations due to lack of enrollees: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, August 24, 2020
DepEd to continue using existing grading system for upcoming school year
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020 
DepEd ensures safety, welfare of personnel amid pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Mayor Isko turns over P1B worth of learning gadgets, SIM cards to Division of City Schools
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020
Ensure that Oct. 5 school opening will not be postponed again, DepEd told
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020
DepEd records 85 percent of enrollees from previous school year
Inquirer, August 24, 2020

93 percent of public schools receive devices from DepEd — official
Inquirer, August 24, 2020
DepEd rejects ‘pass-or-fail’ grading system for distance learning
Inquirer, August 24, 2020
DICT targets 10,000 free WiFi hotspots nationwide by end of 2020
CNN Philippines, August 23, 2020

DepEd welcomes add’l funding from Bayanihan 2
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020
​Want to teach over radio or TV? Call the DepEd
CNN Philippines, August 22, 2020
Solon says additional funds for education an enormous challenge
Manila Bulletin, August 23, 2020

​​DepEd-Baguio faces budget woes
Sunstar, August 20, 2020 
DepEd giving psychosocial support for teachers in COVID-upset classes
GMA News, August 20, 2020

Teachers call for supplemental budget to ensure Oct. 5 school opening
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020
Group raising funds for continued education of marginalized students amid pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020
DepEd to hold nationwide psychosocial support sessions for students, teachers
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020

581 Tarlac City scholars get tablets, internet access
Inquirer, August 21, 2020
​DepEd urged to come up with a ‘pass or fail’ mechanism for evaluation this school year
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020
Ilang guro hirap mag-adjust sa distance learning, iniisip nang magretiro​
ABS-CBN News, August 20, 2020

VP’s ‘Bayanihan E-skwela’ now on YouTube, Facebook
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020
Private school teachers decry ‘Bayanihan II’ budget allocation​
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

Teachers urged to conduct outreach calls to prepare students for school opening
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

Gatchalian wants DepEd to ensure smooth opening of classes come Oct. 5
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020
Teachers, students, parents told not to sell gadgets provided by Manila city gov’t​
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020
Distance learning training for teachers gets $250,000 Google grant​
ABS-CBN News, August 19, 2020


Group urges DepEd to disclose needs, concerns ahead of school opening
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020 
Makati to hire jeepney drivers for Mobile Learning Hub Project
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020
8-hour online classes? ‘Another stress from school’ won’t help families amid pandemic, says senator
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

Manila to start distribution of tablets, laptops for PLM school students, teachers
Inquirer, August 18, 2020
Is it safe? Teachers fear exposure to coronavirus in modular learning setup
Rappler, August 18, 2020
 

COVID-19 community transmission should be considered before opening classes —WHO
GMA News, August 18, 2020

Why push for classes when pandemic affects students’ mental health? – CEGP to DepEd, CHEd
Inquirer, August 18, 2020
House panel OKs resolution urging TV networks to air educational shows during pandemic school year
CNN Philippines, August 18, 2020
Cavite students to have free WiFi soon – Remulla
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Binangonan youth council offers free printing of educational materials in exchange for plastic bottles
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020
Teachers to receive package of benefits soon – DepEd
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020
DepEd says extended class hours ‘not yet official’
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Vico Sotto grants reprieve to financially struggling Pasig private schools
Inquirer, August 18, 2020
Cavite to rollout free WiFi system for up to 90 percent of its residential areas
Inquirer, August 18, 2020
Realignment of budget ongoing but there are procedural considerations – DepEd to Robredo
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Guro sa isla sa Quezon humihingi ng pang-materyales sa learning modules​
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020
Donasyong bond paper, hiling ng guro sa isang paaralan sa Antipolo​
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020
DepEd clarifies: 8-hour online classes just a suggestion​
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020

‘Problematic,’ says CHED of online college, university entrance exams during pandemic​
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020
DepEd says enrollment still ongoing; ‘all systems go’ for Oct. 5 school opening
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020
Online entrance exam for college problematic — CHED
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

PH should invest heavily in education amid coronavirus pandemic — Gatchalian
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020
DepEd assures funds available for basic education plan
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020
DepEd issues extended school calendar
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

Teachers urge DepEd to help personnel with COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020
Gadgets, SIM cards for students, teachers arrive at Manila City Hall
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020
Pasig waives all regulatory fees for private schools; extends scholarship coverage
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

Online classes may be extended to about 7 to 8 hours — DepEd
Inquirer, August 17, 2020
CHED: Holding online college entrance exams ‘problematic’; questions need redesigning
Inquirer, August 17, 2020
‘Bayanihan E-skwela’ launched
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

Accommodate late enrollees, schools urged
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020
Gov’t determined to iron out concerns in school readiness, Oct. 5 school opening
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020
DOST, education sector discuss use of TV frequencies for distance learning
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

VP calls on DepEd to respond to teachers’ needs
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020
DepEd urged to take advantage of class postponement to assess situation
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020
DepEd: Private schools allowed to open classes ahead of Oct. 5
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

Parents, students urged to prepare for shift in educational system after school opening postponed
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020
Private schools free to start distance learning classes before October 5 – DepEd
CNN Philippines, August 15, 2020
School opening preparations continue, says DepEd
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

​Caught by surprise by school opening postponement, private schools urged gov’t to allow them to proceed
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020
Lawmakers relieved over decision to postpone classes; chides DepEd on unpreparedness
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020
Teachers lament late release of funds, depletion of funds for production of self-learning modules
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

Class opening postponement cited
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020
Gatchalian urges DepEd to assure teachers of health care support
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020
DepEd to adjust school calendar
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

Allow schools that opened to continue classes, DepEd urged
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020
DepEd’s delayed school opening an ‘admission of failure’ –critics
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020
‘DepEd has more time to prepare for a seamless school opening’, says Roque
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

Teachers lament late release of funds, depletion of funds for production of self-learning modules
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020
DepEd allows private schools to start ahead of October 5 opening
Philippine Star, August 15, 2020

Private schools 'ready' for August 24 opening of classes despite DepEd shift
ABS-CBN News, August 15, 2020

CHED: Colleges, universities not covered by DepEd school opening shift
ABS-CBN News, August 15, 2020
DepEd: Private schools allowed to start classes before Oct. 5
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020
DepEd moves opening of classes to October 5
CNN Philippines, August 14, 2020

DepEd allows private schools with ongoing classes to continue
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020
Senators welcome deferment to Oct.5 of opening of classes
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020
Duterte approves Oct. 5 school opening
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

Gatchalian eyes probe on content of DepEd lessons for distance learning
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020
Zubiri backs class opening postponement
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020
Nograles: School opening up to DepEd but public schools shouldn’t be left behind
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020 

Gatchalian pushes DepEd to reinforce ALS program for 4 million out-of-school-youth
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020
Manila SK officials donate laptop tables, activity books to students
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020
Why CHED cannot move opening of classes similar to DepEd
CNN Philippines, August 14, 2020

DepEd addressing backlog in production of learning modules
Inquirer, August 14, 2020
‘Thanks to God’: Bohol teachers welcome class postponement to Oct. 5
Inquirer, August 14, 2020
Blended learning hamon para sa ilang pamilya sa Pampanga
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020

‘Blended learning dry run a success in 500 schools’
Philippine Star, August 14, 2020
Expect leaner pandemic curriculum compared to previous years: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020
Ilang paaralan nagtapyas ng mga guro, empleyado dahil sa mababang enrollees
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020

DepEd inurong ang pagbubukas ng klase sa Oktubre 5
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020
Oct. 5 class opening draws mixed reactions from teachers, parents
GMA News, August 14, 2020
Teachers in remote areas struggle to deliver modules
GMA News, August 14, 2020

Private schools seek exemption from October 5 class opening
GMA News, August 14, 2020
Senators welcome ‘prudent’ postponement of class opening
GMA News, August 14, 2020
IATF will discuss proposal to defer class opening —Nograles
GMA News, August 14, 2020

Gatchalian: DepEd must strengthen ALS to help 4M students dropping out this year
GMA News, August 13, 2020
DepEd to adjust class-related activities in areas under MECQ
GMA News, August 13, 2020
DepEd: No automatic pass, promotion for students despite no face-to-face classes
GMA News, August 13, 2020

OFWs’ kids, workers using ALS among 4M who didn’t enroll this year —DepEd
GMA News, August 13, 2020
DepEd: No mass testing for teachers; those to undergo ‘required’ testing endorsed to DOH, LGU
GMA News, August 13, 2020
Bong Go urges school opening moved to October
GMA News, August 13, 2020

DepEd: No policy yet on 'no failing mark' amid pandemic
GMA News, August 13, 2020
Gatchalian calls for stronger anti-cyberbullying efforts as students spend more time online
GMA News, August 13, 2020
DepEd says it has testing protocol for teachers
ABS-CBN News, August 13, 2020

Briones: Control measures in place after DepEd TV airs grammar error
ABS-CBN News, August 13, 2020
Moving of school opening date an ‘executive decision’ – Briones
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020
Opening of classes to proceed in MECQ areas, but with adjustments — DepEd
Inquirer, August 13, 2020

Robredo seeks budget realignments to help with shift to blended education
CNN Philippines, August 13, 2020
DepEd execs: No automatic pass, promotion for students this school year
Inquirer, August 13, 2020
Moving of school opening date an ‘executive decision’ – Briones
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020

DepEd: Pupils will not automatically pass, but grading guidelines still up in the air
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020
Briones confident DepEd ready to resume classes on Aug. 24
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020
DepEd to consider adjustments for areas under MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020

Briones on DepEd TV grammar gaffe: Errors due to encoding, not curriculum
Inquirer, August 13, 2020
DepEd acknowledges mistake on blended learning broadcast content after drawing flak
InterAksyon, August 12, 2020
CHED: 424 scholars may lose scholarship due to 'pass all' policy
ABS-CBN News, August 12, 2020

DepEd: 4-M estudyante dadagdag sa 'out-of-school youth' sa susunod na school year
Philippine Star, August 12, 2020
DepEd coordinators in Laguna received gaming laptops for school reopening. But why?
Philippine Star, August 12, 2020
Gatchalian, Tolentino move to postpone Aug. 24 class opening in MECQ areas
GMA Network, August 12, 2020

Out-of-school youth seen to exceed 4M
Sunstar, August 12, 2020
Teachers to conduct lessons via TV show
GMA Network, August 12, 2020
Robredo to DepEd: Clarify distance learning requirements before classes open
Inquirer, August 12, 2020

Around 380K private school learners transfer to public schools – DepEd exec
Inquirer, August 12, 2020
DepEd: Enrollees for SY 2020-2021 reach more than 23 million
Inquirer, August 12, 2020
DepEd test broadcast got off to a bad start – netizens
Inquirer, August 12, 2020

Tolentino wants opening of classes moved from August to October
Inquirer, August 12, 2020
DepEd broadcast questionnaire full of grammatical, typo errors
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020
Senators urge DepEd to postpone school opening from August 24 to later date
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020​

Naga dad offers chickens for kids’ e-learning gadget, gets help from online community
Inquirer, August 11, 2020
DepEd: School uniform encouraged, not required
Sunstar, August 11, 2020
Parents: Slow internet affects online classes
Sunstar, August 11, 2020

DepEd: Wearing uniforms not required for online classes in public schools
ABS-CBN News, August 11, 2020
Aetas displaced by Taal eruption to continue lessons through hand-delivered modules
Philippine Star, August 10, 2020
Teachers' group slams DepEd's insistence on class resumption amid alleged unpreparedness
Philippine Star, August 10, 2020

No budget for treatment of teachers with coronavirus – DepEd Official
Rappler, August 10, 2020
Distance learning is 'perfect time' to teach students honesty, says DepEd
Rappler, August 10, 2020
DepEd anticipates delay in module preparation in MECQ areas
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020

DepEd holds dry run of school opening showcasing blended learning
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020
‘Ensure quality education under blended learning mode,’ youth group urges CHED
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020
Glitches, tech difficulties mar DepEd’s nat’l school readiness program launch
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020


​DepEd-Davao says late enrollees still accepted
Sunstar, August 9, 2020

Students struggling to get gadgets for online classes fall victim to abuse, sexual exploitation
ABS-CBN News, August 8, 2020
Group calls on DepEd to release data on COVID-19 positive teachers
Rappler, August 8, 2020
Cash Allowance for DepEd Teachers
Manila Bulletin (Twitter), August 8, 2020
Gatchalian urges increased gov’t support for smaller schools amid learning transition
Manila Bulletin, August 8, 2020 ​
Education stakeholders warn of ‘chaotic’ school opening
Manila Bulletin, August 7, 2020

​​Lack of resources ‘biggest challenge’ for parents, students, teachers
Manila Bulletin, August 7, 2020 ​​
All set for school year 2020-2021
Sunstar, August 6, 2020​​
​Some teachers have acquired COVID-19 after reporting for work, says group
GMA Network, August 6, 2020

​22.69M students enrolled ahead of Aug. 24 class opening —DepEd
GMA Network, August 6, 2020
Despite calls for postponement, DepEd to push through with Aug. 24 school opening
ABS-CBN News, August 6, 2020
‘Move it if not ready’: Lawmakers urge DepEd to push back opening of classes
CNN Philippines, August 6, 2020

DepEd: Nearly 22.7-M students enrolled for upcoming school year
Inquirer, August 6, 2020
CHED admits Internet connectivity still a challenge in most schools
Manila Bulletin, August 6, 2020
DepEd reiterates skeleton workforce arrangement for schools during MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 6, 2020

The youth residents of Barangay 333, District 3 of Manila received 220 laptop/tablets…
Philstar Facebook, August 6, 2020
Go urges education sector to ensure equality under new learning modalities
Manila Bulletin, August 6, 2020
Teachers’ groups urge DepEd to move school opening to a later date
Manila Bulletin, August 6, 2020

Valenzuela LGU launches online streaming school
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020
Senators move to strengthen virtual online learning amid pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020
Present issues during blended learning dry run, DepEd told
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020

P9 B downloaded for reproduction of self-learning modules
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020
​3 weeks into school opening, teachers say they still don't have copies of learning modules 
Rappler, August 5, 2020
Teachers air problems on modular learning system
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020​

DepEd to showcase public school ‘readiness’ for learning continuity plan
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020
DepEd to teachers, students: ‘No urgent need to buy gadgets’
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020
Teachers worried by DepEd’s ‘incommensurate’ pandemic response
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020​

Teachers worried by DepEd’s ‘incommensurate’ pandemic response
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020
DepEd urged to ensure work-at-home arrangement for personnel
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020
Dry run for distance learning set on Aug. 10: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, August 3, 2020

Teachers' group wants COVID-19 education in revised K-12 curriculum
ABS-CBN News, August 2, 2020
Cavite's COVID-19 plans: 10,000 coronavirus tests a day, free WiFi, vaccine ID system
ABS-CBN News, July 30, 2020
Unstable mobile, internet connection seen as top challenge in distance learning
ABS-CBN News, July 30, 2020

Modular learning most preferred by parents: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, July 30, 2020
#PisoParaSaLaptop: Students raise money for online classes via Twitter
ABS-CBN News, July 29, 2020
Ilang lumahok sa online learning simulation nakaranas ng mabagal na internet connection
ABS-CBN News, July 28, 2020

‘Clearer’ plans, ‘concrete’ solutions on school opening sought
Manila Bulletin, July 27, 2020
Duterte wants CHED to provide scholarships to OFWs' dependents
ABS-CBN News, July 27, 2020
Duterte: Face-to-face classes to resume in January 2021
ABS-CBN News, July 27, 2020

TV frequencies returned to gov't to be used for education, says Duterte
ABS-CBN News, July 27, 2020
CHED releases TES program stipend
Manila Bulletin, July 27, 2020
Dismissal of provisional teachers slammed
Manila Bulletin, July 26, 2020

Malasakit Movement launches ‘Letter of Hope’ to give educational gadgets to poor students
Manila Bulletin, July 26, 2020
Youth lament lack of education guidelines, plans amid COVID-19
GMA News, July 25, 2020
ACT says schools, teachers ‘not ready’ for Aug. 24
Manila Bulletin, July 25, 2020

Over 22 million students now gearing up for school – DepEd
Manila Bulletin, July 25, 2020
Printing of self-learning modules underway: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, July 23, 2020
Accessible interventions for students with disabilities sought
Manila Bulletin, July 23, 2020

COVID-19 will spread to schools in areas where there is community transmission, WHO official says
CNN Philippines, July 23, 2020
Panuntunan para sa mga guro na balik-eskuwela, pinababalangkas ng Senate committee
ABS-CBN News, July 22, 2020
Free Internet connectivity for students urged
Manila Bulletin, July 22, 2020


​Duterte OKs 'limited' face-to-face learning in low-risk areas
GMA News, July 21, 202
Briones: School execs can apply for limited face-to-face classes in low risk areas
GMA News, July 21, 2020
New law on opening of classes signed by President
Manila Bulletin, July 20, 2020

DepEd welcomes law allowing school opening beyond August
Manila Bulletin, July 20, 2020
DepEd search for teacher-broadcasters on
Manila Bulletin, July 20, 2020
DepEd vows stricter precautionary measures in ‘face-to-face’ classes
Manila Bulletin, July 20, 2020

Angara wants pandemic, health crises included in school curriculum
ABS-CBN News, July 20, 2020
Panukalang pag-adjust sa school calendar nilagdaan ni Duterte
ABS-CBN News, July 20, 2020
Gatchalian: DepEd 90% ready for school opening on local level
Manila Bulletin, July 19, 2020

CHED eyes 'flexible' internships, OJTs for select graduating college students
ABS-CBN News, July 18,2020
De Castro tapped as IBC-13 consultant, to help DepEd advance blended learning
Manila Bulletin, July 17, 2020
DepEd to present limited face-to-face class proposal to Duterte next week
Manila Bulletin, July 17, 2020

DICT allots P7.7 B for ‘Free Wi-Fi for All’ program
Manila Bulletin, July 17, 2020
Pagbibigay ng naantalang cash aid para sa mga estudyante sa Pasay umarangkada na
ABS-CBN News, July 17, 2020
DepEd sees enrollment of 80% of 2019 student population
Manila Bulletin, July 17, 2020

Mga paaralan tatanggap ng late enrollees hanggang Setyembre: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, July 16, 2020
CHED: Some colleges say they may close due to lack of enrollees
​​GMA News, July 16, 2020
Briones: DepEd now considering ‘limited’ face-to-face classes in low risk areas
​GMA News, July 16, 2020

Duterte asks DepEd, CHED to comment on face-to-face classes in low-risk areas
GMA News, July 16, 2020
Teacher’s group disputes DepEd’s claim of school opening ‘readiness’
Manila Bulletin, July 16, 2020
DepEd studies limited face-to-face classes in COVID-19 low-risk areas
ABS-CBN News, July 16, 2020

CHED proposes scheduling lab classes, internships in January
​​​GMA News, July 15, 2020
Nasa 20M learners naitala ng DepEd para sa parating na pasukan
ABS-CBN News, July 15, 2020
Paggamit ng ABS-CBN frequencies para sa distance learning isinusulong
ABS-CBN News, July 15, 2020

DepEd says ready for coming school year
ABS-CBN News, July 15, 2020
Grupo naglilikom ng pambili ng cellphone, load para sa distance learning
ABS-CBN News, July 15, 2020
DepEd says to support LGUs in funding shift to distance learning
ABS-CBN News, July 14, 2020

​Parents’ orientation before school opening set
Manila Bulletin, July 11, 2020
Teachers’ participation in module-writing for blended learning ‘crucial’ – DepEd
Manila Bulletin, July 11, 2020
Gatchalian urges LGUs to hold dry runs of localized Learning Continuity Plan
​Manila Bulletin, July 11, 2020

Flexible mode of learning for HEIs opening in August
Manila Bulletin, July 11, 2020
​PCOO to help DepEd in creating materials for blended learning program
Manila Bulletin, July 10, 2020
6 universities offer flexible learning training for teachers
ABS-CBN News, July 9, 2020

Knowledge Channel offers ready-to-share video lessons as PH shifts to distance learning
Inquirer.net, July 9, 2020
Briones: Decision on face-to-face classes up to the President
Manila Bulletin, July 9, 2020
​Teachers' groups reject computer loan for distance learning
ABS-CBN News, July 9, 2020
 

DepEd: Over 250-K students transferred from private schools to public schools
Inquirer.net, July 8, 2020
Gov’t to offer up to P100k loans for tuition payment — Dominguez
Inquirer.net, July 8, 2020
Teachers’ groups take offense at DepEd statement
Manila Bulletin, July 7, 2020

Modules for students with no access to Internet ready by August – DepEd
Manila Bulletin, July 7, 2020
QC gov’t approves P209-M budget for QCU’s blended learning system
​Manila Bulletin, July 7, 2020
Narvacan Mayor Chavit Singson eyes use of satellites for blended learning
​​​GMA News, July 6, 2020

DepEd so far logs over 17.8M enrollees for SY 2020-2021
​Inquirer.Net, July 3, 2020
Navotas distributes learning boxes to students
Manila Bulletin, June 30, 2020
Cancellation of school year due to COVID-19 not an option for Philippines: lawmaker
ABS-CBN News, June 29, 2020

House bill seeks monthly P1,500 internet allowance for public school teachers
​​​GMA News, June 28, 2020
​​​Robredo urges DepEd not to insist on class resumption if not feasible
​​​GMA News, June 28, 2020
​​
Mt. Province teachers walk kilometers to get internet signal for webinar
​​​GMA News, June 26, 2020

Gatchalian to recommend postponement of class opening if DepEd still 'not ready' by July 15
​​ABS-CBN News, June 26, 2020
Private schools face additional expenses as education sector adapts to new normal —COCOPEA exec
​​​GMA News, June 26, 2020
​DepEd says physical reporting of teachers, personnel to offices 'not mandatory'
​ABS-CBN News, June 25, 2020

Educator warns of 'chaotic' school year ahead with 'blended learning'
​ABS-CBN News, June 25, 2020
DepEd firm on no face-to-face classes despite Robredo's suggestion
​​​​GMA News, June 24, 2020
DepEd evaluating communications services for distance learning
​​​​GMA News, June 23, 202

Senior High School Voucher Program’s fate uncertain amid limited budget
​​​​​GMA News, June 23, 202
DepEd: Teachers prefer to work in schools than from homes
​​​​​GMA News, June 23, 202
Robredo backs delay of school opening, suggests face-to-face classes in COVID-free areas
​​​​​​​GMA News, June 23, 202

85K public school students to get learner’s package, free internet load from Makati LGU
Manila Bulletin, June 23, 2020
Davao de Oro teachers camp out on roadside to get internet signal, attend DepEd webinar
​​​​​​​GMA News, June 19, 2020
League of Provinces urges DepEd to defer classes until November
​​​​​​​GMA News, June 19, 2020
​

Davao City allots P50 million to aid students amid COVID-19 pandemic
​​​​​​GMA News, June 18, 2020
LGUs giving gadgets to schools told: ICT tools should fit DepEd's specs
​​​​​​GMA News, June 18, 2020
Decrease in 2020 student enrollment a 'high possibility' —DepEd official
​​​​​​GMA News, June 18, 2020

​Blended learning in small private schools in NCR up to IATF —DepEd official
​​​​​​GMA News, June 17, 2020
Pasig City sets aside P1.2-B for learning devices for public school students
​Manila Bulletin, June 17, 2020
DepEd launches drop-box enrollment program for students with no internet
​​​​​​​GMA News, June 17, 2020

Thousands of teachers lack gadgets, internet to cope with pandemic: DepEd
​ABS-CBN News, June 16, 2020
Gatchalian bats for construction of cell sites in public schools
​​​​​GMA News, June 16, 2020
Duterte to buy radios for alternative learning amid COVID-19 crisis
​​​​​GMA News, June 16, 2020

30 schools interested in government’s ‘study now, pay later’ program — Duterte
​​GMA News, June 16, 2020
DepEd says learners without access to technology can enroll through drop box system
​​​CNN Philippines, June 16, 2020
​'Better Normal' bill to help businesses, schools post-COVID-19 through improved ICT —Defensor
​​GMA News, June 14, 2020

Closure of small schools, layoff of teachers feared
Philstar.com, June 14, 2020
Paranaque gives P300-M gadgets to students and teachers
Manila Bulletin, June 14, 2020
'Online classes magiging mahirap para sa mga batang may special needs'
ABS-CBN News, June 14, 2020

San Juan students to receive free tablets
​
Philstar.com, June 13, 2020
​CHED: ‘Limited’ face-to-face classes may be allowed in coronavirus-free areas
Rappler, June 11,2020
​For distance learning, Nancy Binay advises DepEd to train parents too
Rappler, June 11,2020

DepEd: August 24 class opening stays for now, Duterte to make final decision in July
​​ABS-CBN News, June 11, 2020
​DepEd 'seriously considering' training parents as students learn from home during pandemic
​​ABS-CBN News, June 11, 2020
After P8-B realignment, DepEd asks DBM: 'No further' budget cuts for COVID-19 countermeasures
​ABS-CBN News, June 11, 2020

P1.4-B budget cut in SHS voucher program may affect 60K students —Gatchalian
​​GMA News, June 11, 2020
151 laptops, 200 smart TVs turned over to Biñan City public school teachers
Manila Bulletin, June 11, 2020
​Angeles City eyes to provide online education to 90,000 students
Manila Bulletin, June 11, 2020

DICT working with DepEd, CHED, TESDA to upskill teachers for online classes
​​GMA News, June 11, 2020
Briones: Philippine education can’t wait for COVID-19 vaccine
​​GMA News, June 11, 2020
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Teachers’ group urges DepEd to fund P1,500 monthly internet allowance for educators
​​GMA News, June 11, 2020

DepEd slashes 60% of curriculum for remote learning
​​​GMA News, June 10, 2020
TESDA offers training programs for OFWs displaced by COVID-19
​GMA News, June 10, 2020
Visayas teachers hesitant about DepEd’s planned blended teaching
​​Inquirer.Net, June 9, 2020

Sotto urges DepEd to craft flexible tuition payment scheme for private school students
​​GMA News, June 9, 2020
​Enrollment data shows poor rural students will be left behind, teachers’ group says
​​GMA News, June 9, 2020
Leaving it to LGUs to provide gadgets to students can further digital divide – group​
Rappler, June 8, 2020

Teachers ask DepEd to hike cash allowance to support online teaching
​Inquirer.Net, June 8, 2020
Briones: Philippines used to blended learning
​​Inquirer.Net, June 8, 2020
Gatchalian urges subsidies for private schools amid pandemic
​​GMA News, June 8, 2020

DepEd : No face-to-face classes until COVID-19 vaccine is available​
Philstar.com, June 8, 2020
CHED expects tuition hike in colleges, universities due to COVID-related revenue losses
ABS-CBN News, June 8, 2020
Briones counters claims Philippines not ready for blended learning
​GMA News, June 8, 2020

Tablets for Quezon City students, internet allowance for teachers
Philstar.com, June 8, 2020
Quezon City to provide tablets for 176,000 high school students​
Rappler, June 6, 2020
Mga malalayong isla sa Pilipinas, paano haharapin ang pagsasagawa ng online classes?
GMA News, June 6, 2020

Manila buys P994M worth of digital learning aids for grade school, HS students
Manila Bulletin, June 6, 2020
​QC school board okays P2.9B budget for ‘new normal’ classes
Manila Bulletin, June 6, 2020
​House gives final OK to bill allowing President to set class opening date during crisis
GMA News, June 4, 2020

DepED Region XI officials concerned over number of enrollees, guarantees parents that there will be no ‘face-to-face’ classes
​Manila Bulletin, June 4, 2020
Learning in time of COVID-19: Fiber optics, 5Mbps, P50 a month internet for every Gapan house
​Inquirer.Net, June 3, 2020
Teachers' group wants class opening delayed to January 2021​
​​Rappler, June 3, 2020

DepEd seeks unique learning continuity plan for Eastern Visayas students
Manila Bulletin, June 3, 2020
DepEd exec: Education will need bigger budget under ‘new normal’
GMA News, June 3, 2020
State-owned IBC-13 eyed as educational platform​​
Philstar.com, June 2, 2020

Remote enrollment off to good start — DepEd​
Philstar.com, June 2, 2020
​​
DepEd eyes training for parents, guardians supervising children's studies at home
ABS-CBN News, June 2, 2020
DICT bares challenges in digital education
ABS-CBN News, June 2, 2020

Senate OKs on 3rd reading bill allowing start of classes beyond August
​GMA News, June 1, 2020
​​
DepEd to respect parents’ decision not to enroll kids due to COVID-19 threat
​​​​​​GMA News, June 1, 2020​​
DepEd: Students with special needs included in distance learning preps​
​​​Rappler, June 1, 2020

Face to face learning possible in remote areas, says DepEd official
Inquirer.Net, June 1, 2020
Biñan City online tutorial program draws over 800 students
Manila Bulletin, May 31, 2020
QC gov’t prepares for blended learning in public schools
Manila Bulletin, May 30, 2020

PLM calls on gov’t to provide free internet access to poor students, faculty
​Manila Bulletin, May 28, 2020
Private schools eye fee reduction with distance learning
​​​​​GMA News, May 28, 2020​​
No face-to-face classes as Duterte OKs DepEd's 'blended' learning proposal​
Philstar.com, May 26, 2020

DepEd will disallow face-to-face classes —Briones
​​​​​​GMA News, May 28, 2020​​
Local officials 'beg' senators to delay opening of classes due to pandemic
ABS-CBN News, May 28, 2020
Briones dreams of providing laptops to students for distance learning
​​​​​GMA News, May 28, 2020​​

DepEd discourages physical enrollment in June as COVID-19 crisis continues
ABS-CBN News, May 28, 2020
DepEd to implement remote enrollment this June
Manila Bulletin, May 28, 2020
No need to buy gadgets, printed materials will be given – DepEd​
​​Rappler, May 28, 2020

Private schools group vows quality education despite no in-person classes
​​​​​GMA News, May 28, 2020​​
DepEd to survey students, parents to determine ways to deliver learning
​​​​​​GMA News, May 28, 2020​​
Some local gov't leaders want postponement of classes until January 2021
​​​​​​​GMA News, May 28, 2020​​

​DepEd urged to tap PTAs to prevent spike in dropout rate amid COVID-19 pandemic
​​​​​​​GMA News, May 28, 2020​​
College teachers, staff members seek 'continuity of learning' with safety protocols in place
​​​​​​GMA News, May 27, 2020​​
DepEd crafting self-learning modules for August 24 class opening —official
​​​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 27, 2020​​

Teachers fear new normal will deprive students of education amid lack of internet, computer access
​​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 27, 2020​​
Senate OKs on 2nd reading bill allowing start of classes beyond August
​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 27, 2020​​
​DepEd to tap LGUs for distribution of printed learning materials
​​​​​​​GMA News, May 27, 2020​​

Public school enrollment to push through on June 1 – Malacañang​
​​​Rappler, May 27, 2020
ALAMIN: Mga alternatibong paraan ng pag-aaral na isinusulong ng DepEd
ABS-CBN News, May 27, 2020
Gov’t should continue developing alternative modes of learning —lawmaker
​​​​GMA News, May 26, 2020​​

OVP: Efficient home schooling system a must amid COVID-19 pandemic
​​​GMA News, May 26, 2020​​
Coalition of private schools urges gov't to fund online and distance learning
​​​GMA News, May 26, 2020​​
Address needs of schools while classes are suspended, teachers' group urges gov't
​​​GMA News, May 26, 2020​​

Pasig preparing for possible shift to virtual classes — Vico Sotto
Philstar.com, May 26, 2020
Opening of classes in August ‘too soon’ for several senators
​GMA News, May 26, 2020​​
‘E-tutor’ inilunsad para sa mga estudyante sa Cauayan City
ABS-CBN News, May 25, 2020

DepEd rejects proposals to postpone classes pending COVID-19 vaccine
​​​​​​​​​​​​ABS-CBN News, May 25, 2020
Las Pinas LGU approves subsidy for online education of about 2,000 scholars
Manila Bulletin, May 23, 2020
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No merit scholars this year due to limited funds – CHED​
​Rappler, May 22, 2020

Taguig pilots 'cyber-graduation' ceremony
​GMA News, May 22, 2020​​
DepEd urges donors to provide schoolkids with gadgets for distance learning
​GMA News, May 21, 2020
DepEd to have 1.3M tablets, computers in 2020 as education sector shifts to COVID-19 new normal
​​​​​​​​​​​ABS-CBN News, May 21, 2020

Many SUCs will waive admission tests amid COVID-19 pandemic —CHED
GMA News, May 21, 2020
CHED can't provide new merit scholarships this year due to budget constraint amid COVID-19
​​GMA News, May 21, 2020
Teachers' group asks DepEd to reconsider August 24 schools opening
​
Philstar.com, May 20, 2020

Isabela city hosts mobile graduations
​Inquirer.Net, May 20, 2020
Teachers’ group urges free COVID-19 testing for educators, students
​​​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 19, 2020
Negros solon seeks digitally-equipped learning spaces nationwide
Inquirer.Net, May 19, 2020

CHED seeks free access to online educational resources for students
​​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 18, 2020
DepEd asks private schools to submit learning continuity plans
Manila Bulletin, May 18, 2020
Differently abled learners must not be left behind in education sector's new normal —Gatchalian
​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 18, 2020

​Students, teachers to undergo psychosocial counseling during first week of school
​​​GMA News, May 14, 2020​​​​​
DepEd responds to Central Luzon learners’ needs
Manila Bulletin, May 14, 2020
TESDA offers free online courses due to COVID19 lockdown
Manila Bulletin, May 12, 2020

​​Classes may start earlier than August but no 'face-to-face' learning: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, May 11, 2020​​
Students to undergo psychosocial preparation: DepEd​
​​​​​​​​​​ABS-CBN News, May 11, 2020
​Gatchalian wants inquiry on COVID-19 impact on PH basic education
Inquirer.Net, May 8, 2020​​​​​

​Teachers' group party-list: Grades should not include attendance, recitation under new normal setup
​​
GMA News, May 8, 2020​​​​​
​DepEd: Curriculum to undergo changes 
Philstar.com, May 7, 2020​​​​​​
​Home-based learning may be 'new normal' in upcoming school year -Gatchalian
​​​
​​​​​​​GMA News, May 6, 2020

​What can parents expect next school year? DepEd exec discusses ‘distance learning,’ resources and tuition
​​
​​​​​​​GMA News, May 6, 2020
Only 20% of state universities, colleges ready for online classes
​Inquirer.Net, May 5, 2020
DepEd cancels crowd-drawing events in upcoming school year
​Inquirer.Net, May 5, 2020

CHED eyes ‘rolling’ opening of classes
The Philippine Star, May 5, 2020​​​
DepEd: Teachers returning to work in June to prepare for shift in classes
​Inquirer.Net, May 5, 2020
Landbank allots P3B for ‘study now, pay later’ program for private schools
​
​​​​​​​GMA News, May 5, 2020

School year 2020-21 to formally begin on August 24, says DepEd chief 
CNN Philippines, May 5, 2020
Online classes anti-poor, unstable due to internet in the Philippines —Rep. Salceda
​
​​​​​​​GMA News, May 4, 2020
Special education fund must be used for safe school opening –Gatchalian
​​​​​​​GMA News, May 3, 2020

DepEd official: Shift to online classes amid pandemic will take time, effort
ABS-CBN News, May 2, 2020
CHED asks DBM: Spare funding for free tuition from budget cuts
GMA News, April 30, 2020
Universities, colleges that can handle 'flexible' learning may open in August -CHED
GMA News, April 30, 2020

TESDA offers free online courses during virus lockdown
​
ABS-CBN News April 29, 2020
Colleges, universities with flexible learning can start classes in August: CHED
​
​
ABS-CBN News April 29, 2020
HEIs not under ECQ allowed to finish academic year
​​​​​​​​​Philstar.com, April 29, 2020

DepEd asks for parents' help in teaching school children under 'new normal'
​​
GMA News, April 29, 2020
Private school teachers in dire need of cash aid, says DepEd
​
​Business Mirror, April 27, 2020
Taguig launches portal for online classes, other services during quarantine
​Inquirer.Net, April 27, 2020

Mayor Sara says opening of school year should not be delayed
​
​​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, April 27, 2020
City council asks Baguio schools to grant tuition discounts to students
​​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, April 26, 2020

Ateneo de Davao lends computer tablets to scholars for e-classes amid ECQ
​​​
​​ABS-CBN News , April 26, 2020
‘No decision yet on school opening date’
​​​​​​​​Philstar.com, April 25, 2020
DepEd says August still eyed for possible school opening
​​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, April 24, 2020

Schools, colleges told to be ready for ‘stay-at-home’ classes
​​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, April 24, 2020​​
Baguio may not open schools in June until COVID-19 is contained
​
​Inquirer.Net, April 23, 2020
CHED hits proposal to suspend classes until December
​​​​​​​​Philstar.com, April 23, 2020

DepEd looking for other modes of learning aside from online
GMA News, April 22, 2020
​DepEd simplifies curriculum for SY 2020-2021 due to COVID-19 impact
​
GMA News, April 22, 2020
CHED: No more face-to-face classes for colleges, universities using new school calendar as COVID-19 crisis continues
​
CNN Philippines, April 21, 2020​​​​

Schools opening may be moved to August, DepEd chief Briones says
Philstar.com, April 21, 2020​​
DepEd’s online learning platform for teachers, students now accessible free of data charges
​
GMA News, April 21, 2020
Education in the time of coronavirus: DepEd eyes lessons via TV, radio next school year
​​
​​ABS-CBN News , April 20, 2020

Mass testing of learners, teachers for COVID-19 would help ensure safe reopening of classes —Gatchalian
​
GMA News, April 20, 2020
DepEd open to proposed online graduation rites
​
Inquirer.Net, April 20, 2020
DepEd conducts survey on the school opening for SY 2020-2021
​​​
​Manila Bulletin, April 18, 2020

DepEd advises parents to coordinate with school for fees refund
​GMA News, April 16, 2020
Board of Regents vote to end UP semester on April 30
​​GMA News, April 16, 2020
No mass promotion: UP to end semester on April 30, defer grading
​
​​ABS-CBN News , April 16, 2020

​Uniform policy on ending, starting semestral classes untenable –CHED
GMA News, April 16, 2020
UST students call for suspension of online classes amid COVID-19 quarantine
InterAksyon, April 16, 2020
Despite regents' decision, U.P. teachers pass students before end of semester
​
Rappler, April 16, 2020

CHED: Colleges, universities free to adjust academic calendar
​
​​​Rappler.com, April 15, 2020
CHED: Universities, colleges will decide on tuition fee refund
​​​Rappler.com, April 15, 2020
Mass promotion of students up to universities, colleges – CHED
​
​​​Rappler.com, April 15, 2020

Netizens debate mass promotion of students amid coronavirus pandemic
​​
​​​Rappler.com, April 15, 2020
UP rolls out free online courses to train teachers in online teaching
NewsBytes.ph, April 14, 2020

Graduation rites postponed until lockdown ends, not cancelled: DepEd
ABS-CBN News, April 13, 2020


Ateneo shortens 2nd semester; students to receive passing mark, tuition refund
Inquirer.Net, April 8, 2020
DepEd to adjust plans in light of extended ECQ
​
​Manila Bulletin, April 7, 2020
School opening will depend on status of public health – DepEd
​​
​Manila Bulletin, March 31, 2020

DepEd launches online study platform amid COVID-19 pandemic
​
ABS-CBN News, March 18, 2020
DepEd: Learners to get final grade despite scrapped 4Q exam
​
Manila Bulletin, March 17, 2020
Classes canceled in Metro Manila until April 14, 2020 due to COVID-19 threat
​GMA News, March 14, 2020

Due to COVID-19: Classes suspended in Cebu
Philstar.com​, March 14, 2020
DepEd says no to mass, automatic passing of students
Inquirer.Net, March 11, 2020
To suspend or not to suspend: Sans DOH order mayors, schools cancel classes amid rising COVID-19 cases
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InterAksyon, March 9, 2020












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