Laguna, Philippines. July 29,2024: Back to school for nearly million Filipino students in uniforms with a new academic calendar adapted to the consequences of climate change, extreme heatwaves or severe flooding, as in recent days resulting in class suspension in 979 schools. New Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary said that "last year, students missed up to 53 days of classes out of the 180-day school year" refusing to postpone this day by prioritizing student learning in 45,000 public schools in the country. Classes will end on April 15, 2025. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News


Vice President Sara Duterte resigned from the head of the Department of Education (DepEd) on July 19, 2024. The new Secretary of Education is Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Manalang Angara.


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