English: Following the onslaught of super typhoon Karding, Gatchalian called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Health (DOH), and the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that children are in safe spaces, emphasizing that they are the most vulnerable when disasters strike. He also urged the agencies to make sure that children's health, nutrition, and sanitation needs are met, as well as the provision of psychosocial support and the safe resumption of classes.
Filipino: Matapos manalasa ng bagyong Karding sa bansa, hinimok ni Gatchalian ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), at ang Department of Education (DepEd) upang tiyaking ang mga kabataan ay nasa mga ligtas na espasyo, lalo na't sila ang humaharap sa pinakamatinding panganib sa panahon ng kalamidad. Nanawagan din si Gatchalian sa mga ahensya na tiyaking natutugunan ang pangangailangan ng mga bata pagdating sa kalusugan, nutrisyon, at sanitasyon, pati na rin ang pagbibigay ng psychosocial support at ang kanilang ligtas na pagbabalik sa klase.