EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara held a dialogue session with parents, teachers, learners, and alumni at Parañaque National High School on Friday.

During the discussion, Angara assured teachers of the Department of Education’s full support while emphasizing the need for strict accountability in cases of campus abuse and harassment.

In response, the school’s faculty, student leaders, and alumni association expressed their united commitment to ensuring the safety of learners and promoting transparency and accountability. They also appealed for support for teachers who are not involved in any wrongdoing but have been subjected to harassment.

“Ang ating pakikipag-usap sa mga magulang, guro, student leaders at alumni association ay patunay na nagkakaisa tayo sa layuning protektahan ang ating mga mag-aaral at gabayan sila sa isang ligtas na kapaligiran. Alinsunod sa bilin ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, sisiguraduhin nating ang ating mga paaralan ay magiging lugar ng paggaling at pag-asa,” Angara said.

Following the dialogue, the education chief conducted a comprehensive school safety audit at the campus as part of the Department of Education’s nationwide School Safety Campaign, which aims to strengthen security measures in public schools.

“Ang kaligtasan ng ating mga mag-aaral ay responsibilidad nating lahat, kaya sama-sama tayong kikilos upang maging payapa at protektado ang bawat paaralan sa bansa,” Angara added.

In the wake of recent campus security incidents, Angara also directed the implementation of a multi-layered security strategy under the nationwide School Safety Campaign to help prevent similar tragedies.

The strategy includes deploying handheld metal detectors, updating emergency response drills, and strengthening confidential reporting mechanisms for cases of bullying and violence.