SEN. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Sunday urged the education sector to tap technology in coming up with alternative modes of teaching and learning amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. “This can be used as an alternative mode of teaching and learning,” Go said. He said the education system in rural areas must be enhanced to prepare for the transfer of students. “Kapag maganda ang education system sa iba’t ibang rehiyon sa bansa, mas makakaenganyo ito sa mga pamilya na umuwi sa kanilang probinsya (If the education system is efficient in other regions in the country, it will entice families [in urban centers] to return to their home province)” Go explained. Go lauded DepEd’s efforts of laying out the Basic Education – Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) to ensure that learning among Filipino students continues amid the global pandemic.

Source: Manila Times May 17, 2020 16:07 UTC