Angara meets Parañaque NHS stakeholders, ensures student safety

MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara yesterday led a dialogue with learners, parents, teachers and alumni of Parañaque National High School, amid efforts to ensure safety of students following the Tacloban shooting incident that left three students dead and about 20 others injured.

Angara assured teachers of full support, as he called for strict accountability in cases of campus abuse and harassment. 

“Our dialogue with parents, teachers, student leaders and alumni associations is proof that we are united in the goal of protecting our students and guiding them in a safe environment. In line with the directive of President Marcos, we will ensure that our schools become places of healing and hope,” Angara said.

Aside from the dialogue, Angara led an extensive physical school safety audit at the campus, with the Department of Education saying the inspection is part of a nationwide school safety campaign aimed at fortifying public schools against security threats.

“The safety of our students is our responsibility, so we will work together to make every school in the country peaceful and protected,” Angara said.