The provincial government of Northern Samar is pushing for a policy on the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices in public and private elementary and secondary schools during class hours.
TACLOBAN CITY- The provincial government of Northern Samar is pushing for a policy on the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices in public and private elementary and secondary schools during class hours.
The officials cited concerns over distractions, cyberbullying, cheating, and exposure to inappropriate online content.
The proposed “Provincial Learner Focus and Digital Wellness Ordinance of 2026” seeks to establish a stronger local framework for gadget regulations in schools and extend the policy to private educational institutions in the province.
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