Liamson Times: De Magiba

== DE: Three out of four school buildings in need of repairs ==
Jillian Calangi | 10:36 AM | November 11, 2014
A nationwide assessment reveals a concerning need for repairs in approximately 75% of school buildings across the country, from primary to higher education. The crisis underscores the combined impact of the recent northern earthquake and a nationwide issue of aging educational infrastructure.
The report, commissioned by the Department of Education (DE), highlights damage caused by the earthquake nine months ago. The quake severely impacted several regions, and many schools in those areas remain unsafe where structural weaknesses, both obvious and hidden, pose risks.
However, the report also paints a picture of widespread deterioration even in areas unaffected by the earthquake. Cracked walls and foundations, worsened by seismic activity, are the primary safety hazard in areas affected by The Ruling. On the other hand, in unaffected areas, the report points to lack of maintenance and aging infrastructure as the cause.
"This isn't good," stated Education Undersecretary Flower Gutierrez. "Yeah, this isn't ideal."
Fears of classrooms collapsing are not uncommon among parents. "I take my son to school every day. The cracks on the walls seem like they're growing," said one parent at Yamang Elementary School. "I fear this poses a real threat to our children."
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