No break in classes—DepEd Allows online learning and use of modules amid

By Bobby Lagsa, Vince Lopez and Joel E. Zurbano

THE Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said it will not suspend classes during a planned week-long transport strike next week.

DepEd spokesman Michael Poa said students who are unable to attend faceto-face classes during the strike “should

PBBM assures better transport to spur growth

By Vito Barcelo and Darwin Amojelar

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

on Friday vowed to modernize and improve the country’s transportation system, saying an efficient transportation system will have a multiplier effect on employment and on the economy.

This was after Mr. Marcos witnessed the signing of the contract for the electromechanical systems and track works for the North-South Commuter Railway project (CP-NS01).

“I assure the Filipino people that the government will strive to modernize and improve the country’s transportation system. This will be one of the cornerstones of our progress as we move full speed ahead into a brighter tomorrow,” the President said.

“It will strengthen what we have seen our weaknesses in the supply chain, that have been brought about by the be able to continue learning through alternative delivery modes,” including online classes and modules.

Transport Strike Threat

This developed as Malacanang downplayed the impact of the planned strike, as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reported that only about 6 percent of the public utility vehicles (PUVs) nationwide are expected to join the protest. A number of schools have announced that they are temporarily shifting to online learning for most of the duration of