PHUndersecretary Malcolm Garma of the Department of Education suggested enhancing sports, music, and arts programs to address students' 'unspent energy,' citing concerns over social media and gaming influences. This recommendation came after two fatal school shootings in the Philippines. Garma emphasized the need for outdoor activities like scouting and stronger physical education, while acknowledging the potential of social media as an educational tool. He also mentioned partnerships with the Philippine Sports Commission and the National Youth Commission to promote extracurricular engagement. Meanwhile, calls for stricter regulations on social media and gaming platforms gained traction, including proposals for a regulatory body and a bill to set a minimum age for social media use.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced discussion on both the need for increased physical activity and the role of technology in education. While it highlights concerns about social media influence, it also acknowledges its potential benefits. The framing does not clearly favor either side but rather aims
