46 Addressing Inequality During the Pandemic CARAGA (72.0%). Conversely, BARMM (63.7%), Region I-Ilocos (65.0%), and Region II-Cagayan Valley (65.2%) had the lowest proportion of school attendance.162 183 As to residence, rural areas (69.2%) had a higher proportion of population aged 3 to 24 years old who were enrolled or attending school as compared to urban areas (67.4%). This is consistent with the strict imposition of restrictions in social gatherings and meetings brought by COVID-19 more often in urban areas than in rural areas. By sex, there were slightly more males (34.5%) than females (33.8%) who were enrolled or currently attending school.163 162 Philippine Statistics Authority. (2021, June). 2020 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey. 163 Philippine Statistics Authority. (2021, June). 2020 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey.