Rappler Recap: SY 2026-2027 begins, but earthquake affects Mindanao schools

Here's a look at what happened as public school students started a new academic year on Monday, June 8

MANILA, Philippines – The opening of classes in public schools on Monday, June 8, is immediately disrupted in Mindanao, as a powerful earthquake shakes the southern Philippines.

In other parts of the country, the first day of school year 2026-2027 proceeds as scheduled, with the Department of Education introducing policy changes, such as a three-term calendar and a new grading system.

Jelo Mantaring reports from Batasan Hills National High School in Quezon City. – Rappler.com

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