Mindanao schools told to ditch Christmas parties

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Instead of the traditional classroom Christmas party, public schools in Northern Mindanao have been encouraged to hold community outreach, especially for displaced residents of Marawi City.

Allan Farnazo, Department of Education (DepEd-10) director, said public schools should try to opt for an “alternative Christmas celebration” where students, their parents and teachers are to conduct an outreach for Marawi children whose families are temporarily seeking temporary shelter across the region.