Senator Win Gatchalian is renewing his push to ban smartphones in schools, citing South Korea’s move to restrict gadget use in classrooms.
He refiled the Electronic Gadget-Free Schools Act in the 20th Congress, which directs the Department of Education to set rules prohibiting mobile devices during class hours in both public and private schools, covering teachers and students from Kindergarten to Senior High School.
The proposal allows exceptions for learning activities, health needs, and emergencies.
“Isinusulong nating ipagbawal ang mga smartphones sa oras ng klase upang hindi maabala ang ating mga mag-aaral. Nais nating paigtingin ang pagtutok ng ating mga mag-aaral sa kanilang aralin,”said Gatchalian, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic Education.IMT
