DepEd’s safety drills on Sept. 3 to build ‘calm operational confidence’

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) will push through with the national simultaneous school safety drill for active threat scenarios on Sept. 3 to build “calm operational confidence,” noting fear-inducing elements will be strictly banned. “Our goal for September 3 is to build calm operational confidence and muscle memory through proper orientation, not fear,” said