Manila, April 9 -- Antique public schools will hold synchronized graduation ceremonies on April 14 and 15, in line with nationwide schedules.

Dr. Edward Bana, chief of the Curriculum and Teaching Division of DepEd Antique, said in an interview Wednesday that 537 public schools across the province are preparing for the ceremonies.

"We expect around 40,000 learners in Antique will have their simple but solemn graduation rites," Bana said.

The ceremonies will honor students completing Grades 6, 10, and 12.

He reminded school principals and teachers to strictly observe DepEd Memorandum No. 41, series of 2024, which reiterates the "No Collection Policy," ensuring that no fees are charged for diplomas, medals, or other graduation-related it...