MANILA, Philippines – Around 20 million students began classes in public schools nationwide on Monday, July 29, the start of academic year 2024-2025.
The opening of classes pushed through except for more than 900 schools in areas that were worst-hit by rain from the southwest monsoon or habagat. Schools in areas where local government units declared class suspensions for Monday were also unable to open.
Here are some photos from the first day of school:
TEMPORARY VENUE. Students of Ramon Magsaysay High School attend classes at the Dr. Alejandro Albert Elementary School in Sampaloc, Manila, on July 29, 2024. A new building for their school, also in Sampaloc, is still being constructed. Photo by RapplerCLASS LISTS. Students search for their classroom assignment at Elpidio Quirino High School in Santa Mesa, Manila, on July 29, 2024. Photo by RapplerPOST-FLOODING. School materials damaged by floods are dried out at Elpidio Quirino High School in Santa Mesa, Manila, on July 29, 2024. Photo by RapplerOPENING. Classes begin at the General Artemio Ricarte Memorial Elementary School in General Trias City, Cavite, July 29, 2024. Photo by Dennis Abrina/RapplerBACK TO SCHOOL. Students of Carmona National High School in Carmona City, Cavite, attend the opening of academic year 2024-2025 on July 29, 2024. Photo by Bonz Magsambol/RapplerNATIONAL ANTHEM. Students at the Guadalupe Elementary School in Cebu City sing the national anthem on July 29, 2024. Photo by Jacqueline Hernandez/RapplerPRAYER. Students pray as they attend the first day of classes at Iloilo Central Elementary School in Iloilo City on July 29, 2024. Photo by Arnold Almacen/Iloilo City Mayor’s OfficeYOUNG LEARNERS. Students attend the first day of classes at Iloilo Central Elementary School in Iloilo City on July 29, 2024. Photo by Arnold Almacen/Iloilo City Mayor’s Office
