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Aside from imposing a social media ban for minors amidst the rise of violence in the country’s schools, Senate President Win Gatchalian is reiterating his proposal to prohibit the use of smartphones and other electronic devices during class hours in both public and private schools. Gatchalian’s call follows the suspension of on-site classes at a […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to make responsible social media use a key component in mental health programs for schools, noting that increased smartphone and social media use has been linked to depression and anxiety among children and adolescents. In a news report, Dr. Cornelio Banaag, Jr. of the Medical […]