MANILA, Philippines – Around 27.2 million students were welcomed back to school by Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Monday as school year 2019-2020 kicked off nationwide. “On behalf of the Department of Education (DepEd), I am honored and pleased to welcome our almost 27.2 million learners from all over the country to the opening of School Year 2019-2020!” Briones said in a statement. ADVERTISEMENTThe education secretary and other DepEd officials welcomed the new school year Monday morning at the Signal Village National High School in Taguig City. Quality educationBriones further said that DepEd is increasing its efforts to deliver “quality, accessible, relevant, and liberating basic education” given the continuous increase in student population and the challenges the department has to face. Sturdy, safe schools“We are also continuously upgrading our facilities by improving their resistance to typhoons and earthquakes,” she added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 03, 2019 00:00 UTC