Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that formal school opening has been scheduled on August 24 for both public and private schools. The actual set-up would largely depend on local health situations, capacities of schools, and the readiness of both learners and parents for the implementation of alternative delivery modes of teaching.

“School opening will not necessarily mean traditional face-to-face learning in classroom,” Briones said. “No face-to-face classes will be allowed earlier than August 24, 2020,” she added.

While school opening will formally start in August, Briones said that schools – both public and private – can start their classes earlier as long the schedule is within the period allowed by the law. As stated in Republic Act 7797, “the school year shall start on the first Monday of June but not later than the last day of August.”

Source: https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/05/12/deped-eyes-20-students-per-class-this-school-year/?fbclid=IwAR22LFJeVhewi58iClbhyaWD3ToaZAmnkDBzghauDQv_WADzi9-uWQWdBJ4