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I still remember sitting in class one rainy morning when the downpour suddenly turned into a flood. Within an hour, our classroom became a temporary shelter, desks floating, notebooks soaked. That was the day I realized something heartbreaking — when disasters strike, learning often takes a back seat. But what if it didn’t have to? That’s exactly the vision behind the Department of Education’s (DepEd) new PHP1.35 billion initiative — a plan designed to keep learning alive, even when the storms won’t stop coming. A Billion-Peso Promise for Learning Continuity In a statement released Friday, DepEd announced a PHP1.35 billion allocation to strengthen disaster preparedness and ensure learning never halts, no matter the calamity. The initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to safeguard learners and teachers while maintaining quality education nationwide . Education Secretary Sonny Angara summed it up beautifully: “Education must be the last to stop ...

When classes are disrupted by typhoons, floods, or earthquakes, many Filipino teachers and learners are left wondering: paano na ang klase? Thankfully, the Department of Education (DepEd) has created Edukahon , a standardized school recovery kit that will be provided and deployed nationwide to ensure learning continues even during disasters. Click here to read DepEd Memorandum No. 86, Series 2025 What Is Edukahon? Edukahon is an official DepEd emergency education response package launched in 2025. It is not just a plan—it is a funded program that will be rolled out in all DepEd offices, schools, and community learning centers across the Philippines. Here’s why it matters: DepEd recognizes that disasters can’t stop the right to education. Funding for Edukahon will come from the Basic Education Curriculum funds . Kits will be prepositioned and rapidly deployed by DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) together with regional and division offices. ...

When classes are disrupted by typhoons, floods, or earthquakes, Filipino teachers, principals, and school heads face one big question:  How do we keep our learners safe while making sure education continues? The Department of Education (DepEd), through  Memorandum No. 072, s. 2025 , reminds us of the importance of balancing  safety, learning continuity, and protection of school properties  during disasters and emergencies. But as school leaders and teachers on the ground, what does this mean for us in practical terms? This guide breaks down the memo into clear, actionable steps that every school head, teacher, and education leader can follow—so that when the storm hits, learning doesn’t stop. Why This Matters to Every Teacher and School Head If you’ve ever managed a classroom during heavy rains or worried about your school’s computer lab during a flood, you already know the stakes. Learners need continuous education —because long gaps in learning make it harder for s...