THE NATIONAL Union of Students of the Philippines challenged the government to implement a comprehensive strategy to sustain face-to-face classes in the National Capital Region amid rising Covid19 cases.

Under Alert Level 3, face-to-face classes in elementary is not allowed.  Physical classes in the tertiary level is allowed but on a limited capacity.

NUSP Secretary-General Coleen Mañibo said that the policy to bar schools from conducting physical classes is a hassle to teachers and students who already made their preparations.

“Hindi naman makatuwiran na pabago-bago ang pronouncement about face-to-face classes,” Mañibo said.

“Kaya need talaga na tugunan ang demands ng buong education sector para hindi tayo balik nang balik sa wala. 2022 na, wala pa ring comprehensive measures ang national government sa pagbabalik-paaralan ng mga estudyante nang LIGTAS. So, Duterte ano na?” she added.

Metro Manila will be under Alert Level 3 until January 15.