Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, physical classes ended earlier than expected time. Students submitted their remaining schoolworks through online classes.

On Tuesday, May 5, the Department of Education or DepEd decided to open the school year 2020-2021 on August 24, 2020. Many parents disagreed on the DepEd’s decision.

“Ang napili po nating school opening date ay August 24 pero hindi ibig sabihin lahat pisikal na papasok kasi may lockdown tayo. Pwede tayong virtual; physical sa pwede,” Education Secretary Leonor Briones said.

Parents viewed their decision very inconsiderate for not thinking about the safety of the students and that not everyone has an accessible network for the online courses.

Here are some of the comments:

“Bakit niyo minamadali ang school opening. Are you sure Madam Secretary na safe ang mga bata at teacher sa time na ‘yan? Hindi po lahat ay may stable internet at computer o gadget sa bahay, please reconsider the situation baka sa pagmamadali mas maraming mapahamak,”

“Sad to say, education is important but for me, life and safety of my children is more important,”

“My kids will skip their studies this year, their life and safety is important,”