Schools across the Cordillera region are scrambling to recover after Super Typhoon #UwanPH tore through the highlands, damaging more than a thousand classrooms and forcing students to shift to alternative learning modes.

At the Mountain Province State University (MPSU), strong winds ripped metal roofing off several buildings, toppled trees, and shattered windows. The university said it has submitted a detailed report and damage assessment to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for assistance.

In Kalinga, the typhoon destroyed several classrooms at Lubo Elementary School in Tanudan.

Meanwhile, in Sabangan, Mountain Province, the roof of Pingad National High School was blown off, damaging computer desktops and other school equipment.

According to the Department of Education–Cordillera (DepEd-CAR), around 1,500 classrooms across the region sustained major or minor damage, while 122 classrooms were reported totally destroyed.

“Kapag kasi sinabi natin na minor damage, puwedeng i-assess na ng school kung kaya na po nila itong gawan ng paraan… Kasabay po ang ating mga LGUs at parents ay inumpisahan na po ang Brigada Eskwela operation at school clean-up drive,” Cyrille Gaye Miranda, DepEd-CAR information officer, said.

With repairs still ongoing, schools have shifted to flexible learning to ensure continuity of classes.

“May mga printed modules tayo na binibigay sa ating mga learners, or mag-i-implement po ng online, or mag-e-extended classes po sila, or magsa-Saturday classes,” Miranda added.

DepEd-CAR said it continues to coordinate with local governments and national agencies for immediate support as affected schools work to restore safe learning spaces for students.