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Philippines schools need P7.78 billion in repairs after monsoon, cyclone damage
The Department of Education says at least 2,243 schools across the Philippines have sustained damage from the southwest monsoon and recent tropical cyclones. The agency estimates P7.78 billion will be required for clearing, repairs, and reconstruction efforts.
LSN Philippines ·
The Department of Education has documented extensive damage to school infrastructure nationwide following the combined impact of the southwest monsoon and a series of tropical cyclones. In a situation report released Wednesday morning, the DepEd identified 2,243 affected schools and outlined preliminary restoration requirements.
The P7.78 billion repair and reconstruction budget encompasses debris clearing, structural repairs, and full reconstruction of facilities rendered unusable by the weather events. The damage assessment included rapid evaluation of educational facilities to determine the scope and priority of restoration work needed to restore classroom operations.
The extent of damage underscores the vulnerability of the Philippines' school infrastructure to extreme weather events, which have become increasingly frequent in recent years. The DepEd's estimates will likely form the basis for requests to national and local government units for emergency appropriations and disaster recovery funding.
School administrators and education officials are expected to conduct detailed damage surveys to refine the initial estimates and develop a phased reconstruction plan to minimize disruptions to the academic calendar.