HR01098: A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS (DPWH) TO UTILIZE THE NATIONAL CONVERGENCE INITIATIVE (NCI) PLATFORM WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED) TO ENSURE PROVISION OF POTABLE WATER AND SANITATION SYSTEM IN ALL PUBLIC SCH
This resolution encourages the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that all public schools in North Luzon are equipped with potable water and sanitation systems. This initiative is particularly significant in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, as frequent hand washing is a key measure to prevent the spread of the virus, and the pandemic has heavily impacted the education sector by closing schools for physical classes. The resolution aims to ensure the health and safety of learners, teachers, and staff when face-to-face learning eventually resumes by prioritizing these essential facilities in public schools across Regions 1, 2, and CAR, benefiting the communities in these areas.
The resolution acknowledges that North Luzon's districts, provinces, cities, and municipalities are the ultimate beneficiaries of the development or re-development efforts. By pushing for this convergence, the House of Representatives is addressing a fundamental need for public health and well-being in educational institutions, especially in a post-pandemic scenario. This direct focus on basic infrastructure like water and sanitation systems in schools demonstrates a commitment to creating a safer and more conducive learning environment for students and educators in North Luzon.