By Ma. Teresa Montemayor / Philippine News Agency
Limited face-to-face classes in the National Capital Region (NCR) will start on Dec. 6 in 28 public schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Monday.
In a Viber message to reporters, DepEd Director for Public Affairs Service June Arvin Gudoy confirmed the start of in-person classes in the following schools:
Caloocan City
- Andres Bonifacio Elementary
- Bagumbong Elementary
Makati City
- Comembo Elementary School
Malabon City
- Santiago Syjuco Memorial Integrated Secondary School
Mandaluyong City
- Amado T. Reyes Elementary School
- Renato R. Lopez Elementary School
Manila City
- Aurora A. Quezon Elementary
- Ramon Q. Avancena High School
Marikina City
- St. Mary Elementary School
- Tañong High School
Muntinlupa City
- Putatan Elementary School
- Tunasan National High School
Navotas City
- Bangkulasi Senior High School
- Filemon T. Lizan Senior High School
Parañaque City
- Don Galo Elementary School
- La Huerta Elementary School
Pasay City
- Padre Zamora Elementary School
Pasig City
- Ugong National High School
- Pasig Elementary School
Quezon City
- Bagong Silangan Elementary School
- Payatas B Elementary School
San Juan City
- Pedro Cruz Elementary School
Taguig City
- Ricardo P. Cruz, Sr. Elementary School
- Sen. Renato “Compañero” Cayetano Memorial Science & Technology High School
Valenzuela City
- Roberta de Jesus Elementary School
- Tagalag Elementary School
Las Piñas City
- Las Piñas National High School
- Las Piñas City National Senior High School – Manuyo Campus
“We will give more details [about the pilot classes in NCR] during our press conference next week,” Gudoy said.
Of the 28 schools listed, 18 are elementary schools, three are senior high schools, and seven are junior high and senior high schools.
Zero COVID-19 cases
The DepEd also reported that there are no cases of COVID-19 among participating learners and school personnel during the first week of the pilot of the face-to-face classes.
DepEd Assistant Secretary for Field Operations Malcolm Garma said this could be attributed to the strict adherence and enforcement of guidelines in ensuring the safety of learners and other personnel in the participating pilot schools’ operations.
According to a Nov. 24 report from the Planning Service on the pilot run assessment, 62 out of 100 or more than 60% of the schools have submitted their Week 1 assessment report for Nov.15-19, 2021. (PNA) – jlo
