Bicol schools post P299-M damage from Kristine onslaught

POLANGUI, ALBAY, Philippines — Schools across Bicol reported at least P299.67 million worth of damage after Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) hit the region last month, according to partial assessments by the Department of Education (DepEd). Deo Moreno, DepEd Bicol regional disaster risk reduction and management coordinator, reported on Tuesday that 520 schools