No EO needed for DepEd's proposed school-level class resumption policy - Palace
The Philippine government has clarified that President Marcos does not need to issue an executive order for the Department of Education's new policy on school-level class suspensions. The policy allows individual schools to decide on class resumption based on local weather conditions rather than uniform mandates.
Why it matters
This shift in policy aims to provide more flexibility for schools in disaster-prone areas, potentially improving educational continuity while maintaining safety standards.
President Marcos does not need to issue an executive order (EO) for the Department of Education's (DepEd) proposed policy allowing schools to decide whether to resume classes based on local conditions after disasters or bad weather, Malacañang said.
In a press briefing on Wednesday, Aug. 19, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the matter falls under DepEd, led by Secretary Sonny Angara, and that the department will determine which measures to implement.
“Nasa pangunguna na po ni Secretary Sonny Angara kung ano po ang ipapatupad niya patungkol po dito sa kalagayan ng panahon pagdating po sa ating mga estudyante (It is up to Secretary Sonny Angara to lead on what will be implemented regarding weather conditions affecting our students),” she said.
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