Storm Damage

CAMP OLIVAS, PAMPANGA - Opening of classes in almost all areas in typhoon-ravaged Zambales will be delayed as hundreds of classrooms were damaged and destroyed by the wrath of tropical storm Cosme, education officials announced.

However, enrollment for students in all levels will go on as scheduled, said Odon Santiago, head of the regional physical facilities stationed at the regional office of the Department of Education (DepEd)

"Enrollment will go on as schedule but classes might be delayed to pave the way for the repair and rehabilitations of some 334 classrooms destroyed by the wrath of tropical storm "Cosme", said Santiago.

Santiago, who joined a special meeting of the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council 3, said five school districts including Sta.Cruz North, Sta.Cruz South, Candelaria, Masinloc and Iba have schools with classrooms that were found to be hazardous to occupants. These areas were hardest hit by the recent typhoon.

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