PASIG CITY, 18 November 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines to address the aftermath of Typhoon Pepito, focusing on the safety and well-being of teachers and learners while ensuring learning continuity.

Through Department Memorandum No. 64, series of 2024, signed by Secretary Sonny Angara, field officials are directed to coordinate with their local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (DRRMO) and immediately report any casualties or displaced teachers and learners.

Schools are also instructed to activate their medical and DRRM teams, assess classroom and facility safety, and provide necessary interventions for affected individuals.

To monitor the situation, Regional and Schools Division Offices are required to submit daily Situation Reports no later than 9:00 AM. School DRRM teams must complete and submit the Rapid Assessment of Damages Report (RADaR) within 72 hours, either via the RADaR application or the offline template.

For learning continuity, field offices and schools are mandated to implement Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs) using the most suitable learning delivery methods, including the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP). School officials are tasked with ensuring the availability of learning resources before deploying ADMs.

Field offices are also encouraged to collaborate with local government units for clean-up operations, minor repairs, and the establishment of temporary learning spaces where needed.

The DepEd remains committed to prioritizing the safety and education of learners and educators in the face of disasters.

For further information, please refer to the full memorandum available at: [https://www.deped.gov.ph/2024/11/18/november-18-2024-dm-064-s-2024-ensuring-safety-protection-and-learning-continuity-of-schools-affected-by-typhoon-pepito/].

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