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7,000 Philippine Schools Close Amid Climate Crisis

4/25/2025

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The Philippine education system is in turmoil as nearly 7,000 schools halt in-person classes due to extreme heat exacerbated by climate change. Teachers are calling for climate-resilient classrooms and better health facilities, urging collaboration with Indigenous communities to foster systemic change and safeguard the well-being of students and educators alike.

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The Philippine education system is in turmoil as nearly 7,000 schools halt in-person classes due to extreme heat exacerbated by climate change. Teachers are calling for climate-resilient classrooms and better health facilities, urging collaboration with Indigenous communities to foster systemic change and safeguard the well-being of students and educators alike.