Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 5) — The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila said Wednesday it will reopen limited face-to-face classes in its Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Physical Therapy after securing clearance from the Commission on Higher Education.
The PLM said it received CHED’s approval on Tuesday, which means students may now proceed with their hands-on medical clerkship, a requirement for graduation from the College of Medicine.
The College of Nursing and the College of Physical Therapy, meanwhile, are finalizing which laboratory courses will be covered by the limited in-person education.
The government-funded university said the authority to conduct these classes will last until the first semester of the academic year 2021-2022. It was not immediately clear when in-person classes will start. CNN Philippines has sought clarification from PLM.
The university added that since February, it has conducted online consultations with students, parents, faculty members, and practicing doctors regarding the idea of resuming face-to-face learning.
As of March 26, CHED said it has allowed 24 other higher education institutions nationwide to hold limited face-to-face classes effective second semester of school year 2020-2021.
