SENATOR Christopher ‘Bong’ Go urged education and school officials to guarantee the health and safety of students amid the gradual expansion of face-to-face classes.

Go emphasized that while Covid19 cases have declined, securing human life and managing the risks brought about by the pandemic should be primordial concerns.

“Hinihimok ko pa rin ang gobyerno at mga school officials na siguruhin ang kapakanan at kalusugan ng ating mga estudyante sa gitna ng gradual expansion ng face-to-face classes sa bansa,” he said.

“Naiintindihan po natin na importante po ang edukasyon dahil ito ang tanging puhunan natin sa mundong ito. Kaya hinihikayat ko ang mga bata na patuloy na mag-aral kahit na may krisis tayong hinaharap. Gayunpaman, gawin natin ito sa ligtas na paraan,” he added.

The senator called on school administrators and educators anew to strictly implement the Health Standards for Covid19 Mitigation as they return to in-person instruction.

“We’ll do it one step at a time so that our students’ safety is not jeopardized. Huwag natin biglain and let us assess what happens. Kahit ayaw nating maantala ang klase nila, importanteng safe ang mga estudyante,” Go said.

“Health and safety pa rin ang importante. Sa kagustuhan nating makapag-aral ang mga bata, ‘wag nating kalimutan na unahin palagi ang interes, kapakanan at buhay nila at ng bawat Pilipino,” he stressed.

The Department of Education said that as of February 9, 39 schools in the National Capital Region continue to conduct limited physical classes.