Damaguete City, June 8 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) here on Monday began a weeklong orientation and familiarization activity called "opening block" as public schools across the country opened the Academic Year 2026-2027.

DepEd-Dumaguete Assistant Superintendent Juditha Mapue told the Philippine News Agency that the first week of classes will focus on activities that will help learners familiarize themselves with the new trimester and get acquainted with their school surroundings.

"This year, the DepEd will implement a trimester schedule and has planned numerous activities for students to familiarize themselves with and orient to the new schedule as well as feel comfortable in the school environment," Mapue said.

"There will ...