President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday visited a school in Mariveles, Bataan to inspect the implementation of learning continuity efforts and the ongoing medical mission for learners and teachers.

During his visit to the Mariveles National High School–Cabcaben Annex (Alasasin), Marcos checked the new prefabricated classrooms that were installed to ensure uninterrupted learning for students.

“It’s a better design at mabilis ang production (and the production is fast),” Marcos said after inspecting the classrooms, touting that the facilities can withstand earthquakes and typhoons.

In February, Marcos announced the allocation of about PHP9.6 billion for the construction of 4,000 classrooms nationwide to address the classroom backlog.

Marcos also observed the use of Xepto Learning Management System (XLMS), a digital platform designed to support blended learning and improve access to educational resources.

He led the turnover of learning tablets provided by the provincial government of Bataan to students, underscoring efforts to strengthen digital learning in public schools.

Marcos likewise inspected the ongoing YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan) at Kalinga medical mission, which provides free health services to students and teachers, including check-ups, consultations, and distribution of medicines.

The initiative forms part of the government’s broader program to integrate health and education services, ensuring that students are physically fit and ready to learn.

Marcos vowed that medical services in schools will continue.

On the sidelines of the event, Marcos said energy-saving measures have also been implemented in educational institutions amid tensions in the Middle East.

The move is part of the government’s efforts to reduce energy consumption by 10 percent and encourage the use of solar power to cut costs. (PNA)