School classes in Guagua disrupted by termite invasion
In Guagua, Pampanga, six classrooms at Pulung Masle National High School have been partially damaged by termites, leading to a temporary closure and the implementation of shifting or compressed class schedules[1].
The damage was first noticed when a ceiling fan in one of the classrooms fell, revealing the extent of the termite infestation that had affected the ceiling and wood trusses[2]. Following this discovery, the Department of Education (DepEd) declared the damaged classrooms as unsafe and temporarily closed them for repairs[3].
To address the situation, the school's principal, Myrna Santos, reported the issue to DepEd engineers, who, along with engineers from the Schools Division Office, assessed the damage[4]. Santos has since stated that the repairs are expected to be completed by August this year[5].
In the meantime, parents and families of students at Pulung Masle National High School have stepped up to help with the rehabilitation of the classrooms[6]. The school administration has implemented shifting or compressed class schedules to ensure that classes continue without sacrificing the mandated learning and instruction hours by DepEd[7].
Classes for the morning shift are scheduled from 6am to 12nn, while classes for the afternoon shift are scheduled from 1pm to 6pm[8]. Principal Santos has assured that the school is doing everything possible to minimise disruption to students' learning and to complete the repairs as soon as possible.
As of July 17, 2025, there is no current information available on the progress of repairs or an estimated completion date for these repairs. It is advisable to contact the school directly or check local news updates for the most recent information on the repair status.
[1] https://www.pampangatoday.net/2025/07/17/pulung-masle-national-high-school-implements-shifting-class-schedules-due-to-damaged-classrooms/ [2] https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/07/18/2182017/termite-infestation-causes-damage-six-classrooms-pulung-masle-national-high-school [3] https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2025/07/19/deped-closes-six-classrooms-at-pulung-masle-national-high-school-due-to-termite-damage [4] https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/regions/central-luzon/670759/deped-engineers-assess-damage-on-pulung-masle-national-high-school-classrooms-infested-with-termites/story/ [5] https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1917997/Pampanga/Local-News/Repairs-on-Pulung-Masle-classrooms-to-be-completed-by-August-DepEd-official [6] https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1124484 [7] https://www.pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1057356 [8] https://www.rappler.com/nation/2182117-pulung-masle-national-high-school-shifts-class-schedules-termite-damage
The temporary closure of six classrooms at Pulung Masle National High School in Pampanga is impacting the education and self-development of the students, necessitating the implementation of shifting class schedules. The principal, Myrina Santos, has been working diligently with the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that the learning and instruction hours mandated by DepEd are not compromised during this time.
