DepEd finishes 391 disaster-resilient school buildings; 150 being built

Inquirer.net - Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed nearly 400 prefabricated school buildings designed to withstand super typhoons and strong earthquakes, significantly cutting down construction time from years to a matter of weeks. According to DepEd, 391 modular school buildings have been completed while 150 more units are currently under construction. “Our children

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