Face-to-face classes in public schools in Metro Manila are suspended from October 13 to 14 due to the increase in influenza-like illnesses among students and school staff, the Department of Education-National Capital Region (DepEd NCR) announced on Sunday.
According to DepEd, schools shall implement Alternative Delivery Modalities to ‘avoid disruption of learning’ during this period.
DepEd also cited the series of earthquakes that have occurred all over the country as a reason behind the class suspensions.
In those two days, public schools were ordered to disinfect, sanitize, and inspect their buildings and facilities.
DepEd also ordered the schools to prepare for earthquake drills, and other emergency protocols, and implement health and safety practices.
‘Private schools are also highly encouraged to observe and conduct these measures,’ DepEd advised.
Earlier, Marikina suspended classes on the same dates in all levels for both private and public schools due to the spike in flu and flu-like illnesses.
National University Fairview also implemented preventative health protocols, such as mandatory wearing of face masks.