IN THE wake of soaring temperatures across the country, Senator Christopher ‘Bong’ Go has called for heightened vigilance and adaptability in educational settings to safeguard the well-being of students.

Go highlighted the Department of Education’s proactive steps in adjusting academic strategies to suit the current environmental challenges better.

“Ingat po tayo. Kaya nga po nag-adjust na ang ating DepEd… Mayroon silang konting ginagawang changes o adjustment sa pag-aaral ng mga bata,” Go remarked.

As noted by the senator, this adjustment is a testament to the government’s responsive stance towards ensuring that the educational journey of the youth remains uninterrupted yet safe.

Placing a significant emphasis on health, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, elaborated on the foundational belief that health is paramount.

“Importante sa akin, health. Health is wealth. Isang beses lang tayo dadaan sa mundong ito kaya pangalagaan po natin ang kalusugan. Ibalanse po natin parati. Bagamat importante naman po ang pag-aaral ng mga estudyante, unahin natin ang kalusugan at buhay ng ating mga kabataan. ‘Yan po ang kinabukasan ng ating bayan, mga kabataan,” he said.

“Tandaan natin na ang kalusugan ay katumbas ng buhay ng bawat Pilipino,” he added.

The DepEd has announced the implementation of asynchronous classes or distance learning across all public schools nationwide from April 15 to 16.

This move aims to allow students to complete pending assignments, projects, and other requirements as the school year draws closer.