PALACE Press Officer Claire Castro said guidelines on the suspension and resumption of classes are being expedited to ensure clearer and more timely announcements amid unpredictable weather conditions.

She said the proposed guidelines are being carefully reviewed and harmonized to clarify the respective roles of local government units (LGUs) and the Department of Education (DepEd).

“Minamadali po ito, dahil nga ang sabi ng Pangulo kahapon na ang panahon ay paiba-iba lalo na ngayon at minsan biglang bubuhos ang ulan o bigla namang walang ulan. So, kinakailangan po itong mas mabilisan, kasi mas marami po kasing naapektuhan, mga bata at mga magulang kapag hindi agad nagkakaroon ng announcement,” Castro said.

Castro emphasized the need to refine the guidelines to minimize the adverse effects of sudden weather changes on students and their parents.

The proposed system also seeks to clearly define the roles of LGUs and DepEd in announcing class suspensions or resumptions.