THE Department of Education (DepEd) has postponed the opening of classes in public elementary and high schools in Marawi City to ensure the safety of students in the face of ongoing clashes between government forces and the terrorist Maute group.

“We believe that opening classes as scheduled will contribute to the normalization activities, education will not be compromised by this crisis. However, whatever, wherever they are, we will reach out to the children,” Education Secretary Leonor Briones said in a statement.

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