Classes have resumed in Dagupan City as students and teachers returned to school on Monday, December 5, 2025, easing back into daily routines after the long holiday break that marked the start of the year.

At Dagupan City National High School, some students admitted that the first day of classes felt like starting all over again after weeks away from school. Jasmine Gorospe, a student, said the return reminded her of the opening of classes.

“Parang first day po ulit kasi may flag ceremony,” she said.

With classes back in session, both learners and teachers said they are adjusting to early schedules and academic demands. Special Science teacher Clevertough Galvan shared that even teachers are still resetting their routines after the break.

“Basically, yung body clock, nag-a-adjust din. Yung alarm ko dala-dalawa rin tapos yung alarm talagang 5 minutes ang interval para magising,” he said.

Despite the adjustments, many students expressed excitement about being back in school. Kaleen Zylaraeh Delos Santos said returning to class brought positive energy.

“Okay naman po, masaya kasi nakabalik na sa school. More na nagkaroon ng blessing kasi may mga natanggap na aguinaldo,” she said.

Early in the morning, students were seen cleaning their classrooms and preparing for lessons, showing readiness to resume academic work. School officials reported high attendance on the first day of classes.

Dagupan City National High School principal Willy Guieb said students picked up quickly where they left off before the break.

“Very energetic yung mga bata. Back to school agad right away kung saan sila nag-left off sa kanilang lesson ay tuloy-tuloy siya ngayon,” he said.

Teachers and students are now gearing up for the upcoming third-quarter examinations scheduled later this month, marking a full return to regular academic activities after the holiday pause.