The new law allows the President, upon the recommendation of the education department, to 'set a different date' for the start of classes nationwide or in specific parts of the country.
President Rodrigo Duterte signed a law that gives him the power to reopen schools later than August during a state of emergency, Malacañang announced on Monday, July 20.
The new law allows the President, upon the recommendation of the education department, to"set a different date" for the start of classes nationwide or in specific parts of the country. Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11480 on Friday, July 17, amending a previous law. The new law covers all grade schools and high schools, including foreign and international schools. It will take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Education Secretary Leonor Briones thanked Duterte and lawmakers for the new law, and promised to issue specific rules as soon as possible. Despite calls to delay classes, Briones had reiterated on Wednesday night, July 15, that classes would open on August 24"whatever form it is."
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