00:00The Department of Education is planning to launch a shorter and earlier school year in the next school year.
00:10According to Education Assistant Secretary Francisca Bringas, the target is July 29, the start of the class.
00:16The academic year will also be reduced by 15 days from 180 to 165 school days.
00:23This is a step by the Department of Education following President Bongbong Marcos' announcement that it will return to the traditional school calendar of June to March of 2025.
00:33The Department of Education also promised that there will be no additional learning loss for students even if the school days are shorter.
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