SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian has sought an inquiry on the preparedness of the basic education sector for School Year 2021-2022 whether through face-to-face classes, distance learning, or other alternative delivery modes. Gatchalian filed Senate Resolution 739 which calls for an assessment of the capacity of basic education institutions in delivering quality education. He raised the need for an immediate assessment of the challenges that hounded distance learning such as lack of gadgets, electricity, internet connection, appropriate learning space and issues on the quality of modules. Gatchalian also called for the review of the readiness of schools to conduct face-to-face classes, noting the yearlong school closure has a devastating effect on children. The Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. earlier said school closures expose learners to increased risk of violence, abuse, and early pregnancies.

Source: Manila Times June 13, 2021 16:16 UTC