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Philippines heat response in schools
Overview
The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has implemented a four-tier response framework, designated as Memorandum No. 64, series of 2026, to protect students and staff from extreme heat during the anticipated 2026–2027 El Niño episode. The system, signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara, ranges from Level 1 (Hayo), where face-to-face classes continue with adjustments, to Level 4 (Hinto), which mandates the suspension of all school activities when the heat index reaches 42 degrees Celsius.
To support these protocols, Secretary Angara advised public schools to use a portion of their Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) to purchase electric fans. While the department may provide additional funding, teacher advocacy groups like Action and Solidarity for the Empowerment of Teachers (ASSERT) have called for more permanent solutions, such as improved ventilation and air-conditioning systems.
Entities
Sonny Angara · Philippines · Department of Education · Lakan Dula High School · Action and Solidarity for the Empowerment of Teachers
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesPhilippines DepEd allows schools to use maintenance funds for electric fans
Philippines Education Secretary Sonny Angara has authorized schools to use maintenance funds to buy electric fans and issued new heat protocols to manage classroom learning during Super El Niño.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesPhilippines Department of Education implements four-tier heat response system
The Philippine Department of Education has launched a four-tier system to manage school activities during extreme heat, mandating a total halt to all learning when the heat index reaches 42 degrees Celsius.
Sources
astig.ph · newspapers.ph · philnews.ph · tdpelmedia.com