The Department of Education (DepEd) in Western Visayas has shifted all public schools in the region to Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) effective 7 a.m. Monday, as Severe Tropical Storm Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) continues to pose threats of heavy rain, flooding, and power disruptions across the Visayas.
According to a summary report from the DepEd Regional Office VI, the shift affects 884,415 public school learners across 2,714 public schools in 99 municipalities and cities in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo province, Iloilo City, Passi City, and Roxas City.
Under ADM, learning continues through self-learning modules, online instruction, or parent-assisted learning-depending on the capacity and context of each school and community. ADM ensures that learners can continue their studies safely even when in-person classes are suspended due to disasters or other emergencies.
Capiz, with 141,676 public learners across 463 schools, recorded the highest number of affected students, followed by Iloilo province with 334,945 learners in 1,094 schools and Antique with 130,879 learners in 538 schools. Guimaras, the smallest division, has 40,420 learners in 116 schools under ADM.
DepEd Western Visayas said that the measure aligns with its continuity learning plan and disaster preparedness protocol, ensuring that ‘no learner is left behind’ despite weather-related disruptions. The regional office has coordinated with Schools Division Superintendents to monitor learning activities and provide technical assistance to teachers and parents implementing ADM at home.
Local government units across the region earlier suspended in-person classes and work in government offices as a precautionary measure against Tino, which is expected to hit Panay Island by Tuesday