'Probe school closures over Covid'

By Javier Joe Ismael

Aug 06, 2022 12:52 am

WEEKS before the new school year starts, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking an inquiry into the impact of school closures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, including recovery mechanisms for the basic education sector.

In filing Senate Resolution 11, one of Gatchalian's priority measures under the 19th Congress, the lawmaker seeks to identify and address gaps in the Department of Education's (DepEd) programs for learning continuity.

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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