Justice Minister Sonny Angara is considering a major proposal that could change the school schedules of millions of students. With temperatures rising alarmingly, Angara is pushing for a plan to adjust school hours to protect the health and improve the learning performance of students nationwide.
According to meteorological experts, temperatures in many areas have reached dangerous levels, especially in the midday and early afternoon. Many reports show that students are experiencing health problems such as dehydration, heatstroke and fatigue when studying in harsh weather conditions.
Many schools have recorded a large number of students affected by high temperatures, with some even being hospitalized due to exhaustion. This poses a major challenge to the education system and has forced the government to step in to find a reasonable solution.
According to Minister Angara’s proposal, students’ study schedules can be adjusted in the following directions:
– **Starting earlier in the morning**, avoiding the hottest time of the day.
– **Moving some classes to the evening**, especially for subjects that do not require direct practice during the day.
– **Increasing online learning methods**, helping to reduce the pressure of having to travel in harsh weather conditions.
In addition, Mr. Angara also emphasized that schools need to equip additional cooling systems, such as fans or air conditioners, to create a more comfortable learning environment for students.
Students’ reactions to the proposal to change class hours are quite diverse. Some support the idea, saying that this is a necessary solution to protect their health. However, there are also concerns that changing the schedule may affect their part-time jobs or personal activities.
“It’s hard to concentrate when it’s so hot. I think changing class times is reasonable, as long as we have enough time to rest,” said a university student.
On the other hand, some other students are concerned that if they have to study at night, they may have safety issues when traveling or it will affect their daily routine.
Currently, Minister Angara’s proposal is still under consideration and discussion. If approved, this could be one of the major changes to the education system, helping to adapt to increasingly harsh climate conditions.
So what will the final decision be? How will students prepare for this change? Stay tuned for the latest updates in the coming time!
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has picked Senator Sonny Angara as the new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).
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In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos is “set to appoint” Angara to the post, replacing Vice President Sara Duterte who resigned from DepEd on June 19, 2024.
“Senator Angara has an extensive legislative history, having championed significant educational reforms since joining the Senate of the Philippines in 2013,” the PCO said.
“His notable legislative achievements include the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act and the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K-12).”
Marcos also made the announcement during the 17th Cabinet Meeting at the Palace on Tuesday morning.
“Sonny has agreed to take on the brief of the Department of Education,” a Palace statement quoted Marcos as saying.
The Department of Education (DepEd) has also welcomed Angara as its incoming secretary
“The DepEd community looks forward to working with the new leadership as we continue our relentless pursuit towards improving the quality of Basic Education in the country,” DepEd said in a statement.
‘Deeply honored’
In a separate statement, Angara said he is deeply honored and grateful to Marcos for the trust he has placed by appointing him as the new DepEd chief.
“This significant responsibility is one I accept with humility and a profound sense of duty,” Angara said.
He added that he is “committed to working with all sectors of society, including my predecessor, Vice President Sara Duterte, to ensure that every Filipino child has access to quality education.”
Angara emphasized that education is the cornerstone of the country’s future, adding that “it is through collective effort that we can address the challenges and seize the opportunities ahead.”
“I am eager to collaborate with President Marcos and the entire administration in serving our students,” Angara said.
Angara served as Senate’s chairperson of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights. He also led the chamber’s finance panel.
According to the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Angara’s seat in the Senate will remain vacant until it is filled in after the 2025 midterm elections unless the Senate calls for a special election.
“Unless there is a call from the Senate to call for a special election, the Senate seat will remain vacant,” Comelec chairman George Garcia said.
Angara is on his second consecutive and last six-year term as senator