MANILA, Philippines — The education department on Monday said it is looking into an in-person teachers' training in Zambales that resulted in COVID-19 infections, saying sanctions will be carried out for those responsible. The DepEd made the statement after a five-day in-service training and seminar for teachers in Iba from March 2 to 6, where the Teachers' Dignity Coalition said at least 30 had so far contracted the virus. TDC national chairperson Benjo Basas has appealed to the DepEd for strict implementation of the work-from-home arrangement for teachers. He said too that the seminar is not an isolated incident since some teachers are still required to physical report to work. In a March 22 statement, Leonardo Zapanta, the schools division superintendent in Zambales, said he takes full responsibility over the incident.

Source: Philippine Star March 24, 2021 08:37 UTC