ADVERTISEMENTIn an interview with the Inquirer, Umali said only private schools which complied with relevant DepEd orders could start classes before Oct. 5. At least 1,277 private schools, 243 of them in Metro Manila, had started classes ahead of the scheduled opening on Aug. 24, according to DepEd. Classes in 2,195 private schools are scheduled to start on Aug. 24. 7797, which allows public and private schools to open at any day from June up to August. Enrollment dropJill Anne Boyonas, owner of a private school in Quezon City, said their enrollment decreased from 148 last year to 73 this school year.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 15, 2020 21:33 UTC