English: Gatchalian pointed out that during calamities, the common practice is to use public schools as evacuation centers, which disrupts learning continuity. Under Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 37 s. 2022, the use of schools as evacuation centers shall not exceed 15 days.
Filipino: Paliwanag ni Gatchalian, madalas gamitin ang mga pampublikong paaralan bilang evacuation centers, bagay na nakakaantala sa pagpapatuloy ng edukasyon. Sa ilalim ng Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 37 s. 2022, hindi dapat lumagpas sa 15 araw ang paggamit sa mga paaralan bilang evacuation center.