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DepEd gears up for school year 2025–2026 opening on June 16
With the opening of classes less than a week away, the Department of Education is in the thick of preparations to ensure schools are ready to welcome students on June 16, marking the start of School Year 2025–2026.
DepEd Assistant Secretary for Operations Jocelyn Andaya emphasized the importance of early enrollment and community cooperation through the annual Brigada Eskwela.
"Kaya nga po meron tayong tinatawag na Brigada Eskwela para talagang matignan natin kung ano pang mga kailangan sa ating classrooms,' Andaya said in an interview on Tuesday on Unang Balita.
(We have Brigada Eskwela so we can assess what else are needed for classrooms.)
Andaya also called on parents to enroll their children as early as possible to avoid delays in learning.
"Gusto po namin i-encourage ang lahat ng mga magulang na i-enroll na nang maaga ang kanilang mga anak lalo na ngayong week, sapagkat ayaw natin mahuli ang ating mga mag-aaral sa mga lessons na ibibigay ng ating eskwelahan pagdating ng June 16.'
(We encourage all parents to enroll their children early, especially this week, because we don't want our learners to fall behind in lessons once school starts on June 16.)
School preparations are being done in coordination with parents, local government units, barangay officials, and private partners.
"Ang ating mga magulang at ang ating mga local partners kagaya ng LGU, barangay tanod at private entities ay nagsama-sama sa tinatawag nating bayanihan... Ang iba naman po ay nag-donate ng iba't ibang gamit para lang maging handa tayo para sa June 16.'
(Our parents and local partners like LGUs, barangay officials, and private entities have come together in what we call 'bayanihan'... Others have donated various supplies to help us get ready for June 16.)
When asked about the availability of chairs and tables, Andaya said the final numbers depend on actual student enrollment.
"Ang inventory po natin ay nasa ating mga eskwelahan... magiging depende po ito kung ilang mga estudyante ang mag-e-enroll ngayong taon."
(The inventory is with our schools... it will depend on how many students enroll this year.)
Some schools are also making repairs to furniture and facilities ahead of the opening.
Meanwhile, in response to concerns about water supply in school restrooms, Andaya acknowledged that challenges remain, especially in Metro Manila.
'Lalo na dito sa NCR [National Capital Region], ang ating tubig doon pagka matataas na ang mga building ng ating paaralan ay mahirap."
(Especially in NCR, water supply becomes difficult when school buildings are tall.)
DepEd is coordinating with service providers and local governments to resolve these issues.
"Nakikipag-coordinate po tayo sa ating water supplier para matulungan tayo tungkol dito, MWSS [Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System] ... Nakikipag-ugnayan din po tayo sa Meralco... at sa LGUs para matulungan tayo tungkol sa bagay nito,' she noted.
(We are coordinating with our water supplier, MWSS, for assistance... We're also working with Meralco and LGUs to help address these issues.) —KG, GMA Integrated News
