Thousands of students, along with teachers and school personnel, were reportedly traumatized by the sound of gunfire exchanged between rebels and soldiers. During a recent conference, Unesco highlighted a strong link between school violence and mental health and called for urgent action to foster safe learning environments. It seems notable that Mrs. Duterte was also dropping the request for confidential and intelligence funds for the Office of the Vice President. Some, including Mrs. Duterte herself, seem to prefer ignoring the political factor for now. As Mrs. Duterte said, young Filipinos are the future of this country.

Source: Manila Times November 12, 2023 04:13 UTC