Unibersidad Sa Tubig (UST).
Typhoons that hit the country cause flooding as manifested by the massive destruction brought by Typhoon Ondoy last 2009. The flood brought about by the “Super Typhoon” affected not only students who were not able to go home early because of the delayed suspension of classes, but workers as well who were trapped in the middle of the road due to the sudden rise of flood water, making the roads impassable.
For the past few months, stranded students and stalled vehicles from different campuses have become a familiar view in flood-prone colleges and universities.
And whose responsibility was it?
For all we know, most of the universities and colleges in the country are awaiting for the official announcement of the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) when it comes to the suspension of classes in the tertiary level whenever there is a weather disturbance. However, the commission has been greatly criticized by students and parents alike because of its inefficiency and insensitivity every time its immediate response on critical situations is needed. Despite heavy rains that could trigger flooding on various parts of the country, the department stays firm in its decision to leave the suspension of classes at the hands of school officials.
Maybe it just takes a tinge of empathy, concern, and sensitivity to listen to this concern. College students also suffer whenever they are forced to wade in flood water just to attend classes.
It is true that they are more responsible enough to carry themselves compared to elementary and high school pupils, but the point boils down to the fact that danger knows no age limit. Risks will always be there to haunt those who are careless. People must be more cautious to keep themselves away from danger.
The weather condition in our country has become very erratic. Storm signal warnings can no longer be relied upon in suspending classes. There were instances wherein classes were suspended due to sudden rise of flood waters brought about by heavy rains even without any storm signal warning. School officials should take into consideration the fact that students come from different places. It could be raining hard in a particular area but calm and serene in Metro Manila. One could just imagine the wasted time and effort exerted by the students in going to school as a result of late announcement by irresponsible and carefree individuals. There are lots of things to be taken into consideration and this is just one of the aspects that they should focus on in formulating plans on how to resolve the issue. F
Typhoons that hit the country cause flooding as manifested by the massive destruction brought by Typhoon Ondoy last 2009. The flood brought about by the “Super Typhoon” affected not only students who were not able to go home early because of the delayed suspension of classes, but workers as well who were trapped in the middle of the road due to the sudden rise of flood water, making the roads impassable.
For the past few months, stranded students and stalled vehicles from different campuses have become a familiar view in flood-prone colleges and universities.
And whose responsibility was it?
For all we know, most of the universities and colleges in the country are awaiting for the official announcement of the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) when it comes to the suspension of classes in the tertiary level whenever there is a weather disturbance. However, the commission has been greatly criticized by students and parents alike because of its inefficiency and insensitivity every time its immediate response on critical situations is needed. Despite heavy rains that could trigger flooding on various parts of the country, the department stays firm in its decision to leave the suspension of classes at the hands of school officials.
Maybe it just takes a tinge of empathy, concern, and sensitivity to listen to this concern. College students also suffer whenever they are forced to wade in flood water just to attend classes.
It is true that they are more responsible enough to carry themselves compared to elementary and high school pupils, but the point boils down to the fact that danger knows no age limit. Risks will always be there to haunt those who are careless. People must be more cautious to keep themselves away from danger.
The weather condition in our country has become very erratic. Storm signal warnings can no longer be relied upon in suspending classes. There were instances wherein classes were suspended due to sudden rise of flood waters brought about by heavy rains even without any storm signal warning. School officials should take into consideration the fact that students come from different places. It could be raining hard in a particular area but calm and serene in Metro Manila. One could just imagine the wasted time and effort exerted by the students in going to school as a result of late announcement by irresponsible and carefree individuals. There are lots of things to be taken into consideration and this is just one of the aspects that they should focus on in formulating plans on how to resolve the issue. F
YR 47 Issue 1 2011
Perspectives
This Just In Camile Anne M. Arcila
WHEN it rains, it pours.
Every time a strong rain hits Metro Manila, I know that most college students are hoping to get an official announcement from their respective school officials that classes are suspended.
I can still recall the experience I had when I was still in my freshman year. Just like most Thomasians, wading through knee-deep flood was then the University’s way of welcoming me and my batchmates.
Other people say that you cannot be considered a certified Thomasian if you will not experience wading through the flood waters of España or Dapitan. Because of this, the University has earned the monicker
Every time a strong rain hits Metro Manila, I know that most college students are hoping to get an official announcement from their respective school officials that classes are suspended.
I can still recall the experience I had when I was still in my freshman year. Just like most Thomasians, wading through knee-deep flood was then the University’s way of welcoming me and my batchmates.
Other people say that you cannot be considered a certified Thomasian if you will not experience wading through the flood waters of España or Dapitan. Because of this, the University has earned the monicker
Delayed suspension
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