A STUDENTS’ GROUP at the University of the East Manila sought the suspension of face-to-face classes following the spike of Covid19 cases in the country.

In a statement, Ang Sandigan ng Silangan said that shifting to online classes will help prevent Covid19 infection among students.

“Nakakaalarma ang pagtaas ngayon ng bilang ng nagpopositibo sa mapinsalang Covid19 na tinanggal kamakailan ng World Health Organization bilang isang Global Health Emergency,” it said.

“Ang Sandigan sa Silangan ay nananawagan sa UE Administration na itigil pansamantala ang klase on-site sa mga natitirang araw ng 2nd Semester, AY 2022-2023,” it added.

Last week, UE President Zosimo Battad said that classes in all levels in its Manila and Caloocan campuses, including the Graduate School and the College of Law, will be held online from May 8 to 13.

Battad said that the deans, principals and PE and NSTP directors have the option to conduct final exams either in-person or online via Canvas platform.

The UE official said that health and safety protocols will be strictly implemented.