Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES

Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur

Senior High School - Laboratory Schools

Website: www.unp.edu.ph

Background of the issue selected with proper references

1. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected educational systems worldwide, leading to the near-total

closures of schools, universities and colleges. As of 15 May 2020, approximately 1.725 billion
learners are currently affected due to school closures in response to the pandemic.The suspension
of classes are just one of the many interventions, the government implemented. However, the
educational system of our country is direly affected by this pandemic. Schools particularly
college and universities are severely affected as they follow the new school calendar and the last
semester is heavily damaged. Currently, various groups are calling for an early termination of the
current semester, with students to be given passing marks automatically.

 Who are involved?

-Students

 What happened?
-Closing of schools due to COVID-19 pandemic

 When did it happen?

-Around March 12

 Where did it happen?

-Schools all over the country

 Why did it happen?

-As a preventive measure against COVID-19 in hopes to contain the virus, class suspension
happened.

 How did it happen?

-The Philippine government made it happened. It acted as a preventive measure.