00:00Senate President Francis Cheese Escudero believes that the passing of the Basic Education, Mental Health, and Well-Being Promotion Act is important.
00:10The leader of the Senate gave the importance of the law in the face of the many mental health challenges faced by students as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
00:21According to Escudero, the law will help to create a supportive environment.
00:27Under the law, care centers will be established in schools led by qualified mental health professionals to provide services such as mental health first aid and crisis response.
