Mariveles: 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.

According to Philippines News Agency, 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. He noted the efficiency of the design and production process, highlighting the facilities' resilience against earthquakes and typhoons.

Earlier in the year, Marcos announced the allocation of approximately PHP9.6 billion for constructing 4,000 classrooms nationwide to address the classroom shortage. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance educational infrastructure.

Marcos also observed the use of the Xepto Learning Management System (XLMS), a digital platform intended to support blended learning and improve access to educational resources. He facilitated the turnover of learning tablets provided by the provincial government of Bataan to students, emphasizing the drive to strengthen digital learning in public schools.

Additionally, Marcos inspected the ongoing YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan) at Kalinga medical mission. This mission offers free health services to students and teachers, including check-ups, consultations, and medication distribution. The initiative is a component of the government's comprehensive program to merge health and education services, ensuring students are healthy and ready to learn.

On the sidelines, Marcos mentioned that energy-saving measures have been implemented in educational institutions amid tensions in the Middle East. This is part of the government's effort to reduce energy consumption by 10 percent and promote solar power use to decrease costs.