Estrada said the Department of Education issued an existing department order in the event of suspension or cancellation of in-person classes.

“Naiintindihan natin ang alalahanin ng mga magulang, guro at maging ng mga mag-aaral dala ng matinding init na nararanasan nitong mga nakaraang araw. Bukod sa mahirap tumutok sa pag-aaral dahil napakainit ng panahon, ang kapakanan ng mga kabataang mag-aaral ang dapat natin isaalang-alang sa ngayon,” Estrada said.

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The senator explained that the DepEd order can be used as a basis by LGUs and school officials to prevent pertussis outbreaks in schools.

He added that similar measures may also be taken by the Commission on Higher Education and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

“Those in government offices, however, may have to resort to appropriate measures since we cannot afford a suspension of operations of agencies and services to the public,” he added.