Philippines politician proposes ‘no homework law’ on weekends

The lawmaker also pointed to the disparity between the rich and poor in completing school tasks. - UNSPLASH

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): A politician in the Philippines wants students to rest and recharge on weekends instead of doing homework, when they already spend some 10 hours in schools on weekdays.

To make that happen, Sam Versoza, a member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Tutok To Win Party-List, proposed a “No Homework Law”, which aims to ban teachers from giving homework to elementary and high school students on weekends.