The dozens of deaths reported due to drowning this April may have been mitigated had swimming been taught as a basic education subject in schools. | ManilaBulletin
"The Drowning Prevention Plan shall be developed by the NDRRMC to serve as a guide for all private and public elementary and secondary schools, government agencies, including local government units , in formulating their programs and projects to reduce the risk of drowning incidents in the country," it said.
"Each LGU shall formulate and design a community action plan in accordance with the Drowning Prevention Plan," the measure further read.The Philippine National Police reported recently that over 70 people have died by drowning in the country since the start of the month, which coincides with summer.related stories
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