More than a week after the powerful storm ravaged the province.
On Tuesday, November 18, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. visited Albay, where he assured assistance to affected residents of Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong).
During his stay, the Chief Executive led the inspection of the Cararayan-Naga Elementary School (CNES) in Tiwi and interacted with students who were attending their morning classes.
The Office of the President (OP) also donated a Starlink unit to CNES, and another unit to Tiwi Central School, while the Department of Education (DepEd) also distributed learning materials.
Moreover, OP also gave out 343 school bags and snacks for the pupils and beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
According to DepEd Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Bernie Despabiladero, seven classrooms of CNES sustained major damage estimated at PhP3.5 million, while eight classrooms had minor damage estimated at PHP392,000.
According to Despabiladero, the school has already received government assistance, including learners’ kits from DepEd Albay, psychological first aid, and Starlink installed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Meanwhile, volunteers from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and local government units (LGUs) conducted clean-up and clearing operations.
After the inspection, President Marcos convened a situation briefing with Cabinet members, national and local government officials, to assess the impact of Super Typhoon Uwan in Albay, where he also ensured sustained relief and rehabilitation efforts.
The assistance included the emergency cash transfer provided by the DSWD worth PHP10,263, and family, hygiene and kitchen kits to each of the 141 families whose houses were totally damaged.
REHABILITATION, LEARNING RECOVERY
Meanwhile, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that it has strengthened its rehabilitation works and learning continuity efforts in schools affected by both Super Typhoon Uwan at Typhoon Tino.
The updates were first tackled at the DepEd Management Committee Meeting in Puerto Princesa City, and was made stronger upon the inspection in Tiwi, Albay.
“Hindi tayo titigil sa pag-aayos ng mga paaralan, sa pagbibigay ng alternatibong paraan ng pag-aaral, at sa pagbabalik ng bawat bata sa kanilang karapatan sa edukasyon nang ligtas at mabilis,” said Sec. Sonny Angara.
Region V was badly damaged by Super Typhoon Uwan, as a report stated that 807 schools were damaged, with a total of 5,742 classrooms sustaining minor damages or were completely destructed.
DepEd has since allocated PHP326 million for Region V to address the needs of 1,319 schools, with additional funds to be given for clean-up, clearing operations, and minor repairs.
Meanwhile, DepEd’s field report ng showed that Self-Learning Modules, Learning Activity Sheets, at Dynamic Learning Program materials were pre-positioned in a number of regions in preparation for Uwan—which helped in ensuring quick recovery of learning.
Hence, many regions have returned to full face-to-face classes from Nobyembre 12, 2025, including schools used as evacuation centers.
Swift damage assessment, ngclean-up drives, and partnership with LGUs and volunteers were reached by personnel, DepEd added.
Blended setups using online lessons, printed modules, at SMS-based communication, depending on the connectivity, were also done.
Meanwhile, DepEd is focused on upgrading temporary learning spaces in schools that had major o total damage, expansion of ADM training for teachers, and coordination and reporting systems for local governments.