November 12, 2025 | 2:36pm
MANILA, Philippines — The number of schools damaged by Typhoon “Uwan” (international name: Fung-wong) has climbed to 2,953, while repair and cleanup costs have reached P661.1 million, according to a new situation report from the Department of Education (DepEd) released Wednesday, November 12.
DepEd said 10,400 classrooms have sustained damage so far — 3,503 classified as minor, 1,986 as major, and 1,238 as totally destroyed.
Region V (Bicol) had the largest number of damaged schools at 8,2383, one of the hardest hit regions by the typhoon, and where casualties and the number of evacuees are also highest. Most of the classroom damage in Region V was classified as minor.
To fund response operations, DepEd said it has mobilized its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) teams and requested an initial P100 million for cleanup and minor repair activities. The department also plans to use P661.1 million for repair works and restoration of utilities, including power and connectivity in affected schools.
DepEd said it is coordinating with local governments and international partners, including the World Bank, to expedite reconstruction and ensure classes resume safely.
Based on DepEd’s latest situation report, at least 4,747 classrooms are still being used as evacuation centers on Wednesday after Uwan’s exit from the Philippine area of responsibility.