On December 23, 2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024 , providing comprehensive guidelines for class and work suspension during disasters and emergencies. This order reaffirms DepEd’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of learners, teachers, and personnel while emphasizing the importance of learning continuity during such events. Key Highlights of DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024 1. Rationale DepEd upholds its dual mandate of safeguarding the welfare of learners and personnel while maintaining academic continuity. This policy recognizes: The vulnerability of disaster-prone areas. The necessity of adopting flexible learning modalities, such as modular or online learning, during in-person class suspensions. The importance of balancing safety and academic progress. 2. Scope The guidelines are mandatory for: All public schools. DepEd-operated Community Learning Centers under the Alternative Learning System (ALS). Private schools and educati...
The week of May 13 to May 19, 2025 , marks a pivotal moment in the Philippine democratic process , as it is dedicated to the official canvassing of votes and the proclamation of winners for several national and local positions. This is not just a bureaucratic step—it is the final seal of legitimacy in the electoral process, giving the Filipino people the results of their collective voice. 🗳️ What Happens During Canvassing Week? 📋 From Tuesday, May 13 to Monday, May 19, 2025 , the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and Board of Canvassers (BOC) will be hard at work finalizing results for the senatorial , congressional , party-list , parliamentary , and provincial races. This period is critical because it is when votes from all precincts , overseas voters , and automated election systems are verified, counted, and consolidated. Each level of government has its own canvassing board —municipal, provincial, and national. Once a candidate’s votes have been verified and they emerge...