SEVERAL schools have implemented full face-to-face classes, the National Parents-Teachers Association Philippines said on Tuesday.

“So far, ang observation po natin sa ngayon is full face-to-face na po tayo, hindi na po hinintay ‘yung November 2 na target natin for face-to-face,” NPTA Vice President-Internal Lito Senieto said, referring to the directive of Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio that all schools should shift to full in-person learning by November.

Senieto urged students to follow health and safety protocols.

However, he expressed concern that some schools do not have disinfecting schedules.

“We support whatever the declaration of DepEd, sumusuporta po kami. Kaya lang with much precautions on the part of the parents, nandiyan pa rin ang face mask,” he said.

The government has allowed the optional use of face masks outdoors but most education officials believe that students should continue to wear masks while in schools.