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Rappler Recap: VP Sara Duterte's first media briefing as DepEd secretary twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Rappler reporter @bnzmagsambol gives the highlights of Vice President Sara Duterte’s first media briefing as Education Secretary on Thursday, July 14.

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@bnzmagsambol In her first order as the education secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte directed all public and private schools in the country to transition to five days of face-to-face classes beginning November 2. #RapplerRecap rappler.com/nation/deped-s…

@bnzmagsambol There will be three options schools can implement for school year 2022-2023 before November: full face-to-face, blended learning, and distance learning. #RapplerRecap

@bnzmagsambol Unwell students will be given the chance to do online classes or blended learning. #RapplerRecap

@bnzmagsambol How can we assure students and their parents that face-to-face classes will be safe? VP Duterte assured that health protocols will be implemented. Vaccines are now also available for minors. #RapplerRecap

@bnzmagsambol How do we address overcrowded classrooms? VP Duterte cites classroom construction. How many classrooms are we building? Duterte says they're preparing data for that. #RapplerRecap

@bnzmagsambol VP Duterte also said physical distancing in classrooms will only be imposed if possible. #RapplerRecap

@bnzmagsambol Vaccination is not required for face-to-face classes to prevent discrimination and segregation of unvaccinated. #RapplerRecap

@bnzmagsambol DepEd is confident they'll be able to reach enrollment targets even if face-to-face classes will be mandatory. #RapplerRecap

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