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Starlink," he added. While the Department of Education has no funding for the procurement of lots for the construction of classrooms for Barihan Elementary School, Angara said the government is ready to fund it once local officials identify available space.

A normal rainy season is expected on June 16 when classes start, he noted.

"We don't expect it to be as strong as in 2024 when Metro Manila, Cavite and Calabarzon were submerged because of strong rains," Angara said.

In San Miguel town, Marcos visited Tibagan Elementary School and inspected the recently activated Starlink internet setup, observed the installation of a smart television and viewed a Khan Academy-powered class.

The President noted that many school facilities built during his father's time, which he called "Marcos-type" buildings, should have been replaced 20 or 30 years ago. Rehabilitation of these buildings will be studied, he said.

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