Marcos urges cleanup of school bathrooms, hires 70K new teachers

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the urgent need to clean and improve public school bathrooms and ensure reliable water supply during a recent inspection in Bulacan, stressing that basic sanitation is crucial for students' health.

Marcos noted issues with classrooms and bathrooms needing replacement or renovation, questioning why schools have paid utility bills but still lack water supplies.

The President also highlighted the importance of clean facilities for preventing illnesses among students and ordered officials to thoroughly investigate water issues ahead of the school reopening next week.

At Bahiran Elementary School in Malolos, Marcos assisted in installing a chalkboard and distributing donated tablets to students.

In San Miguel, Tibagan Elementary School reported termite infestations in several classrooms and requested pest control services before classes start on June 16.

Marcos announced that the government has hired 70,000 new teachers to alleviate the workload for educators and improve school preparedness, noting improvements in preparation efforts under 'Brigada Eskwela 2025'.