SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian will propose a total ban on cellphone use in all basic educational institutions to help learners focus on their studies.
“Marami sa ating mga bata, talagang nalululong na sa paggamit ng cellphone. Even doon sa loob ng classroom,” said Gatchalian chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education.
“Dapat nagbabasa sila pero nanonood ng YouTube, nanonood ng TikTok. Pinag-aaralan ko ngayon ‘yung i-ban na yung sa mga bata lang, ‘yung paggamit ng cellphone sa loob ng classroom at sa loob ng school hours,” he added.
Gatchalian said only elementary and high school students will be covered by his planned mobile phone use during school hours.
Senator mulls total cellphone ban in schools
