English: Gatchalian, who is also the incoming Chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture in the 19th Congress, reiterated the need for schools to proactively participate in the COVID-19 vaccination program. This is to ensure efficient identification, inoculation, and monitoring of learners who are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses.
Filipino: Dagdag pa ni Gatchalian, na nakatakda uling maging Chairman ng Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture sa susunod na Kongreso, mahalaga ang aktibong pakikilahok ng mga paaralan sa pagbabakuna ng mga menor de edad kontra COVID-19. Ito ay upang mapadali ang pagtukoy at pagmonitor sa mga mag-aaral na maaari nang makatanggap ng bakuna, kabilang ang booster shots.