Manila, Oct. 24 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the local government units (LGUs) to ensure the timely completion of classroom construction and adhere to proper standards, warning against substandard work that could compromise students' safety.

Marcos made the call, pending the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that will provide LGUs direct funding for the construction of classrooms in the country.

During the distribution of emergency vehicles at the Butuan Sports Complex in Libertad, Butuan City, the President emphasized the need to change the system, citing the delays in the DPWH's processing of permits and oth...