English: Gatchalian emphasized the importance of reopening schools and resuming face-to-face classes, noting that the lack of in-person learning would cause scarring in both education and the economy. Vaccinating eligible learners can help mitigate the risk of infection and boost parents' confidence in sending their children back to school, the lawmaker added.
Filipino: Muling binigyang diin ni Gatchalian ang kahalagahan ng pagbubukas ng mga paaralan at ang muling pagkakaroon ng face-to-face classes. Giit ng senador, ang patuloy na kawalan ng face-to-face classes ay magdudulot ng pangmatagalang pinsala sa edukasyon at ekonomiya ng bansa. Kung mababakunahan aniya ang mas maraming mag-aaral, mababawasan ang posibilidad ng hawaan at mas tataas ang kumpiyansa ng mga magulang.