9 more Ilocos schools may join in-person classes

DAGUPAN CITY – Nine other schools in Ilocos region have been nominated by the Department of Education (DepEd) for inclusion in the ongoing pilot run of limited face-to-face classes.

DepEd regional director Tolentino Aquino said he endorsed nine schools in Ilocos Sur.

He said local government and barangay officials, where the nine schools are located, have agreed to the holding of in-person classes.

Ten public schools and a private school in the region were included in the pilot run of face-to-face classes, which started on Nov. 15.

Aquino said the biggest class has only 12 students to ensure that physical distancing is observed.