English: Gatchalian added that there is a need to ensure that rehabilitation efforts also focus on the resumption of education services. With the DepEd eyeing the expansion of limited face-to-face classes in January next year, Gatchalian said that the safety of schools in Odette-hit areas should also be prioritized.
Filipino: Dagdag ni Gatchalian, mahalagang tutukan sa rehabilitation efforts ang ligtas na pagbabalik at pagpapatuloy ng edukasyon. Kasunod ng nakatakdang pagpapalawig ng DepEd ng limited face-to-face classes sa Enero ng susunod na taon, sinabi ni Gatchalian na dapat bigyang prayoridad ang kaligtasan ng mga paaralan sa mga lugar na tinamaan ng bagyo.