DepEd says school suspensions affect almost 7 million students

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 7 million students were affected by school suspensions amid the effects of the southwest monsoon, which was intensified by Tropical Depression Luis and Tropical Storm Maymay, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Monday. According to DepEd in its latest situation report, the total 6,756,868 learners affected were recorded in 10,671 public