DepEd-7 to parents: Enroll kids early

As classes for School Year 2025-2026 are scheduled to begin on June 16, the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is calling on parents and guardians to enroll their children early to ensure proper distribution of essential resources in public schools and to give all students a fair start to the new academic year.

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DepEd-7 Director Salustiano Jimenez, in an interview, emphasized the importance of early enrollment, which plays a crucial role in accurate resource allocation.

Jimenez said that after enrollment, it would only be the time where they can determine how many teachers, classrooms, and learning materials are needed.

If learners enroll too late, they will not be included in the initial budget computations, he said

"After enrollment diha namo mahibaw-an pilay need na teacher, pilay need na classroom, pilay need na MOOE," said Jimenez.