As of 3 p.m. on Thursday, the LPA was spotted 980 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes province. 11358, or the National Vision Screening Act, establishes the National Visual Screening Program for kindergarten pupils that will be under the Department of Education (DepEd). Teachers will be trained and certified in conducting the vision screening program using a visual screening kit. Under the law, private schools are encouraged to adopt their own system of vision screening for kindergarten pupils enrolled in their schools. In addition, a Vision Screening Continuing Research Fund will be created from donations or grants to the DepEd, DOH or Peri.—JULIE M. AURELIORead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 01, 2019 21:00 UTC