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27M students returning to schools on June 16
The Freeman
|June 09, 2025
The Department of Education (DepEd) is bracing for the return of at least 27 million students as school year 2025-2026 officially opens on June 16, with nationwide preparations already underway to ensure a smooth transition back to in-person classes.
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Assistant Secretary for Operations Jocelyn Andaya revealed that this figure is a few thousand higher than last school year.
She noted that the early registration, which began in January, helped DepEd determine and prepare for the incoming student population.
To ensure a smooth school opening, DepEd will activate its annual Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) starting today, June 9, until June 13.
The initiative includes Brigada Eskwela, a cleanup and repair drive involving public and private sector volunteers.
President Marcos is set to lead the kickoff of Brigada Eskwela today at a school in Bulacan.
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