KAYLA JOY T. AGANA had already mapped out the coming school year in her head — drop-offs before work, a steady weekly rhythm and a predictable calendar she could build her routine around.
But that plan began to unravel when she heard about the government’s proposal to shift to a three-term school calendar.
“It feels like an added burden for the parents because this is not just about the school schedule; it will directly affect us too,” said Ms. Agana, a 26-year-old government employee preparing to enroll her child in Grade 1 for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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