What it is
Executive Order (EO) No. 130 has been issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to establish a national framework for suspending and resuming classes and activities. This EO aims to prevent instructional loss by moving away from general cancellations toward suspensions based on specific evidence. The policy was proposed by DepEd and partner agencies to amend Executive Order No. 66 (s. 2012), which previously covered in-person classes and onsite work in educational settings.
Key points
- The new framework shifts from broad cancellations to targeted, evidence-based suspensions and resumptions.
- The system includes three mechanisms: automatic, localized, and granular suspensions.
- Automatic suspensions are based on hazard thresholds set by agencies like PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, and DENR-EMB.
- Localized suspensions are declared by Local Chief Executives (LCEs) based on documented risk assessments for specific areas.
- Granular suspensions and resumptions allow school heads to make site-specific decisions regarding their campus situation.
- The President retains the authority to suspend or continue classes based on public safety, national security, disaster response, public health, or general welfare needs.
Who is affected
This framework applies to all public and private learning institutions regarding in-person classes, educational activities, and onsite work. Local Chief Executives (LCEs) are involved in declaring localized suspensions, while school heads can utilize the granular suspension mechanism at the campus level.
What teachers should do
The DepEd is planning to release implementing guidelines in coordination with various agencies. These guidelines are expected to detail the specific technical thresholds, timelines, and operational procedures needed for this new system.
Source
Official source: deped.gov.ph