Go stresses importance of students’ mental health

SENATOR Christopher Lawrence Go on Friday stressed the importance of prioritizing the mental health of learners, especially in basic education, to further strengthen the foundation upon which the future of the country is built.

In a statement, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography said that while basic education equips the youth with knowledge, skills and values, and empowers them to become responsible citizens and contributors to society, the well-being of students should not be overlooked in the pursuit of academic excellence.

“We must acknowledge the inseparable connection between education and mental health, as a child cannot thrive academically if his or her mental wellbeing is compromised,” he said.

Latest reports from the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO) stated nine others were injured in the incident.

Aside from the BFP and the MDRRMO, other fire volunteer groups responded and assisted in bringing the victims to safer grounds.

“We condole with the family of the victims of this tragedy. We also call on local officials to ensure that the affected residents are provided with assistance, and to do everything to make sure that similar tragedies of this nature do not happen again,’’ Abalos said.