Pres Marcos Jr. highlights need to repair old school buildings

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. emphasized the necessity of rehabilitating school buildings during an inspection of Tibagan Elementary School in San Miguel, Bulacan.

Marcos Jr. observed that some school buildings are "Marcos-type," which were originally designed with a lifespan of 20 to 30 years and should have been replaced decades ago.

He noted that despite their age, these "Marcos-type" buildings are still in use, highlighting their durability.

The "Marcos-type" school buildings, constructed during the administration of the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in the 1970s, are characterized by their robust steel construction.

The Department of Education (DepEd) continues to rehabilitate these existing "Marcos-type" structures.

President Marcos Jr. stressed the urgent need for the rehabilitation of numerous school facilities.