English: Gatchalian made this call after the DepEd revealed that it is targeting to increase enrollment among learners with disabilities. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture has been emphasizing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learners with disabilities, with enrollment level this school year still far from pre-pandemic levels.
Filipino: Ipinanawagan ito ni Gatchalian matapos ihayag ng Department of Education (DepEd) na balak nitong taasan ang bilang ng mga rehistradong mag-aaral na may kapansanan. Matatandaang binigyang diin ng Chairman ng Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture ang pinsalang dulot ng COVID-19 sa mga mag-aaral na may kapansanan, lalo na't mas kakaunti pa rin sa kanila ang nakapag-enroll kung ihahambing sa bilang na naitala bago tumama ang pandemya.