According to information provided by the regional office of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, more than 70 private schools in Western Visayas have closed as the new academic year began this week.
According to authorities, the closures were caused by a low enrollment rate as well as financial limitations.
According to Hernani Escullar, the regional information officer for DepEd Western Visayas, out of the 76 schools, 59 private schools closed temporarily while 17 closed permanently.
Following is a breakdown of schools by Local Government Unit (LGU):
- Iloilo province — 10
- Iloilo City — 1
- Passi City — 3
- Guimaras — 9
- Aklan — 6
- Antique — 9
- Capiz — 7
- Bacolod City — 6
- Bago City — 1
- Cadiz City — 1
- Negros Occidental — 7
- Sagay City — 2
- Silay City — 9
- Kabankakan City — 1
- San Carlos City — 4
Public schools in Western Visayas, according to DepEd, are prepared to accept students from the closed schools.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, blended learning strategies were implemented in schools all over the nation, and in-person classes began last week.
Some small schools’ operations were, however, paralyzed by restrictions.
