(Manila Times) President Rodrigo Duterte has rejected the proposal of the Department of Education (DepEd) to hold face-to-face classes in areas where coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) risks are low, saying he cannot gamble on the health of children.
During a Cabinet meeting on Monday, Duterte told Education Secretary Leonor Briones that he cannot allow classes to resume unless everyone is vaccinated.
“Dito sa face to face [classes], I think I am not inclined to agree with you. I am sorry but mahirap (On face-to-face [classes]. I think I am not inclined to agree with you. I’m sorry but this is hard),” he said.
“I cannot gamble on the health of the children. I hope you understand,” Duterte added.
It was the third time Duterte rejected the DepEd’s proposal for the conduct of face-to-face classes.
Briones told the President that she understood and accepted his decision.
“What the executive decides, we support and we cooperate, especially on a professional matter such as this. So we are withdrawing our request in light of your decision and we fully accept your decision,” she said… Read More
