Manila, May 3 -- The chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Culture said Thursday that reverting to the old June to March academic calendar would be good but it should ensure learning continuity.

During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon Program aired over state-run PTV-4, Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo said holding classes during the summer months of April and May resulted in learning disruptions owing to extreme heat and harsh classroom conditions.

"Alam natin na hindi maganda iyong paputol-putol na klase at equally hindi rin maganda na hindi face-to-face - wala talagang substitute ang face-to-face, iyan talaga ang pinaka-effective. Kailangan talagang minimal lang iyong paggagamit ng online o iyong modules...