MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) should suspend classes in areas ravaged by powerful typhoons Rolly and Ulysses, a lawmaker said Monday. Grades should not add the burden the academic community has to face in difficult times,” Castelo said in a statement. “The least we can do to help those in typhoon-ravaged communities in these trying times is give students and teachers and their families a respite from academic work,” she added. Further, Castelo said that telecommunications companies are still trying to restore service in typhoon-hot areas. “Until such service is restored and there is strong, sustainable connectivity, distance learning is not possible,” Castelo said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 16, 2020 03:33 UTC