Manila, July 10 -- The Quezon City government has officially adopted a blended learning program in all public schools to ensure continuous learning amid pressing challenges such as overcrowded classrooms and climate-related disruptions.

In a news release on Thursday, the city government said Mayor Joy Belmonte signed Ordinance SP-3405, S-2025, establishing blended learning in public elementary and high schools to promote accessible, flexible, and quality learning opportunities for all its students.

"By institutionalizing DepEd's (Department of Education) flexible learning policy through this ordinance, Quezon City is turning national guidance into real action," she said.

"Face-to-face learning is still the foundation of our public scho...