September Class Opening Pressed
In Senate Bill No. 2407, Senator Franklin Drilon sought to revise the opening of the academic calendar to avoid the rainy season which has brought inconvenience to students, parents and school officials. The bill cited that the months of June, July and August are peak months or devastating typhoons in the country.
“It has been impractical and unwise to commence the school year during the typhoon season as students, parents, and school authorities have to deal with floods, landslides, diseases, lack of transportation and damaged school buildings”, said Senator Drilon in justifying his bill.
“In flood-prone areas, school buildings are used as evacuation centers. These facilities can be better put to use if they are not being utilized as classrooms and are ready and properly equipped for such emergency measures during the height of the rainy season”, he added.
I agree to this bill and I think this is a great plan to lessen the suffering of students, parents, teachers and school officials during months of typhoon. Because there are many sacrifices shall do, like attending to school with wet things and clothes. There will be problems in transportation specially for those who are far from the school and this is not safe for students that are commuting. We should think of this effects if there are changes, to avoid this struggles.