DepEd: Over 9,800 classrooms damaged by ‘habagat,’ enhanced by cyclones

MANILA, Philippines — Over 9,800 classrooms sustained damage due to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” enhanced by tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, Neneng, and Obet, according to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) latest situation report. As of 8 a.m. on Sunday, the assessment covered 5,731 classrooms with minor damage, 2,055 with major