HONTIVEROS CALLS FOR INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES IN SCHOOLS

By Liza Soriano

MANILA — Senator Risa Hontiveros is urging heightened security measures in schools and public spaces, especially during the holiday season.

Hontiveros has directed her plea to the Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of National Defense (DND), and all law enforcement agencies, emphasizing the need to proactively address potential threats to national security and prevent incidents like the bombing of the Mindanao State University (MSU) from recurring.

Highlighting that colleges and universities serve as second homes not only for students but also for communities, Hontiveros stresses the importance of ensuring their safety at all times.

The lawmaker further insists on bolstering border security to prevent individuals responsible for incidents such as the MSU bombing in Mindanao from escaping the province.

It is worth noting that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. previously declared that a foreign terrorist was responsible for the explosion at MSU.

(ai/mnm)