MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is addressing the “learning losses” due to class disruptions caused by typhoons this year, as some areas already recorded losing 35 days of school.

In a statement, DepEd said it already convened the National Management Committee (ManComm) to explore ways in addressing this issue.

Among the interventions to be implemented is the  Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) which would “ensure learning continuity especially in affected regions.”

This will be rolled out through make-up classes and catch-up sessions even in temporary set-ups.

“The initiative features parallel classes, activity-based engagement, student portfolios, and a reduced homework policy,” the statement read.

“DLP is just one in the cascade of interventions to DepEd’s field offices. DepEd’s partner Khan Academy also showcased their platform during the meeting. This aims to supplement the learners’ skills and knowledge, through the Khan PH’s online learning content,” it added.

Based on DepEd’s records this school year, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) already has 35 class disruptions, considered the highest number of school days lost due to natural disasters and calamities.

Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, Central Luzon and the Ilocos regions, meanwhile, has “at least 29 class disruptions each,” some of which could also be attributed to fire incidents.

Around 239 schools nationwide can be considered “very high risk” to learning losses due to the natural calamities that their areas usually experience and the severe damage it incurs.

For the past four weeks, the Philippines has been reeling from the effects of multiple storms hitting the country one after the other.

About 20 big storms and typhoons hit the archipelago nation or its surrounding waters each year, killing scores of people and keeping millions in enduring poverty.

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