DILG asks mayors to inspect schools

by | May 30, 2011 | Headlines, National News

INTERIOR and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo urged mayors nationwide to conduct
inspection of schools in time for the resumption of classes on June 6.

More than 20 million students are expected to troop to 38,351 public elementary schools and
7,274 public secondary schools nationwide next month.

“As chairpersons of their local school boards, mayors should work hand in hand with the local
Department of Education (DepEd) and other members of the Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) Inter-
Agency Task Force to make the necessary preparations for a smooth, orderly and peaceful first
day of classes for our students a few days from now,” Robredo said.

The DILG secretary also advised local chief executives to mobilize force multipliers to assist the
elements of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to maintain peace and order and public safety.

Similarly, he enjoined the mayors to take the lead in the conduct of a local government-wide
information drive to encourage parents to enroll their children this school year.

Robredo issued the directive in support of OBE, a project being spearheaded by the DepEd with
the support of other concerned agencies of the government to ensure the smooth opening of
classes next month. (PIA)

IT’S ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR THE OPENING OF CLASSESS- DEPED

by | May 29, 2008 | National News

It’s all systems go for the opening of classes next month for the school year 2008-2009.

Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus revealed at the joint National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-National Anti-Poverty Commission Cabinet meeting.

Lapus said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has been conducting ”Oplan Balik Eskwela” conferences in preparation for schools’ opening few weeks from now.

Lapus added that even the Cabinet members were instructed to participate in the ”Oplan Balik Eskwela” to ensure the smooth opening of classes.

Lapus said preparations included the skills training for teachers conducted last summer, specifically in math, English and science.

Also, new teachers were hired this year to answer the problem of lack of teachers as well as building of new classrooms.

On June 2, a DepED Action Center would be set up in strategic places so any questions on enrollment would be given immediate answers even as he reiterated the policy of no fees collection. (PIA/Bohol)