THE DAMAGES wrought by Typhoon Odette in public schools in Lapu-Lapu City reached P700 million, the Department of Education said.

Many schools had damaged roof, trusses and electrical wirings, Dr. Reynold Velos, chief education supervisor of the School Governance and Operations of DepEd-Lapu-Lapu, said.

“They can’t be occupied. The ceiling [was damaged] and the upper portion. And in some low lying, trees fell on them,” he said.

The most affected schools were Baring Elementary School, Felipe F. Matbagon Memorial Elementary School, Caw-oy Elementary School, Sabang Elemetary School, Ibo Elementary School, Punta Engaño Elementary School, Bagong Silang Elementary School, Pajac Elementary School, Suba Masulog Elementary School, Babag II Elementary School, Canjulao Elementary School, Look Elementary School, Poblacion Elementary School, Timpolok Elementary School, Lo-ok National High School, Mactan National High SChool, and Sta. Rosa National High School.

Velos said that they have received P79 million for the repair of damaged schools. However, he admitted that it cannot cover all the 79 schools that were affected.