School opening was supposedly scheduled on August 24


The Department of Education (DepEd) has postponed the class opening for the school year 2020-2021 to October 5, 2020.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones made the announcement in a virtual press briefing on Friday, August 14.

"We trust that this is the final adjustment of the school opening. Even with the implementation of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), we will use this time to make the necessary adjustments and ensure that all preparations have been made for the successful opening of classes for School Year 2020-2021," Briones said.

School opening was initially scheduled for August 24.