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Angara inspects Negros schools, prioritizes campus safety measures
Education Secretary Sonny Angara conducted a visit to public schools across the Negros Island Region on Thursday to assess safety protocols and facility conditions. The inspection included meetings with students and educators to address campus security concerns.
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MANILA — Education Secretary Sonny Angara toured several public schools in the Negros Island Region (NIR) on Thursday as part of the Department of Education's ongoing efforts to strengthen campus safety and improve learning environments across the country.
The education chief's visit focused on evaluating existing security protocols, inspecting physical facilities, and gathering feedback from students and teaching staff. Among the schools visited was Bais City National High School, one of the region's largest secondary institutions.
The inspection aligns with the DepEd's broader initiative to ensure that Philippine public schools maintain adequate safety standards and protective measures for their student populations. The agency has emphasized the importance of regular facility assessments and direct engagement with school communities to identify gaps in campus security.
Angara's visit underscores the administration's commitment to making schools safer learning spaces while addressing infrastructure needs in regional educational institutions. The DepEd said additional assessments and follow-up actions would be conducted based on findings from the inspection.