Education Secretary Sara Duterte praised the newly signed law requiring mandatory evacuation centers across the Philippines, calling it a “game-changer” for disaster preparedness.
The law ensures that schools are no longer repurposed as evacuation sites during calamities, allowing students to continue their education uninterrupted.
Duterte highlighted the critical role of education continuity and how the dedicated centers will better serve affected communities.
The Department of Education has long advocated for such a measure to protect both learners and evacuees.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the legislation, emphasizing its importance for disaster resilience in a calamity-prone nation.
Source: PhilNews24 | December 7, 2024
