In the Philippines, students are returning to school after more than two years of lockdown

Marking the start of the school year, institutions in the Philippines reopened on Monday, August 22, to welcome millions of full-time children face to face. After more than two years of lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Philippines is one of the last countries in the world to return to traditional school conditions.

After the closure of Philippine schools, a “blended learning” program was implemented, based on printed materials as well as lessons broadcast on television and on social networks. Ahead of the reopening, the government intensified its vaccination campaign, declaring free public transportation for all students until the end of the Gregorian year.

Problems reappear

On Saturday, the government allocated cash to students and parents to help with expenses, which led to scenes of chaos outside distribution centers.

With schools reopening, pre-crisis health problems are starting to emerge, whether it’s due to the large number of students, outdated teaching methods or a lack of basic infrastructure.

Even before the pandemic, nine out of ten Filipino children were unable to do so To read and understand a simple text After reaching the age of 10, the World Bank and other agencies explained in a recent report.

Only ten countries have a more serious situation, including Afghanistan, Laos, Chad and Yemen.