An banwaan kan Tigaon tigsik ko Enot sa distrito kan Partido Dagos na po, madya na po kamo Bukas an puso mi para saindo! Tigsik ko ining lugar kan Sagñay Sakuyang binabalikbalikan Sa sakuyang puso asin daghan Mayong iba, ika man giraray! Tigsik ko an banwaan nin San Jose Sa Partido iyo an Rice Granary Mayaman pa sa sirang malasugui Ano nang nagom, ano na ini?!!! Tigsik ko pa an banwang Lagonoy Sarong lugar, sobra an dahom Tsokolateng cacao manatukon Pluto tabla, binanban masiramon! An Isla kan Aguirangan tigsik ko man Yaon sa Presentacion o Parubcan Ano daw ta kun ini sakong inaagihan? Puso ko tagob nin kapung-awan!

Ni: Ryan Mostar An “El Niño” Espanyol para sa “Little Boy” asin pig-obserbaran ini nin mga parasira sa South America kan 1600s. Napansin ninda na may mga panahon na nag-iinit ning sobra an tubig-dagat sa Pacific, na kadaklan nangyayari sa panahon kan Pasko. Kaya inapod ninda ini na “El Niño de Navidad,” o an “Little Boy of Christmas.” An La Niña, man, nangangahulugan na “Little Girl” asin kabaliktaran kan El Niño an mga epekto sa kadaklan na panahon. Dahil sa mga obserbasyon kan mga parasira, an simpleng pangaran na “El Niño” nagin ngaran kan sarong climate phenomenon na may epekto sa panahon, dagat, asin marine life sa iba-ibang parte kan kinaban.

Tigsik ko an super el nino na pigpeprepararann, An mga bagay na iyan dai dapat na pagtakutan. Ta an Mahal na Diyos dai man kita pababayaan, Kaya sa tubig na kaipo dai man kita mauubusan. Tigsik ko an mga proyekto kan satong gobyerno, Kun minapalpak o malasado an pagkatrabaho. Mga kontratista daa iyong dapat basulon nindo, Ta pinagkanigo na sana an tinapyasan na pondo. Tigsik ko an iba sa mga opisyales nin gobyerno, Kun minapalpak an mga patrabaho sa proyekto. Nanghuhugas na sana nin kamot an mga iniho, Obligasyon man ngani ninda an pagmato-mato. Tigsik ko man an iba sa mga kaakian ngunyan, Na daing pagkamuot, paggalang sa magurang. Maabot an panahon pagbabasulan ninda iyan, Ta an mga magurang importante sakod pa man. tigsik ko, mga halipot na drama sa social media Na nakakauyan na dalanon orog kan mga aki ta An mga panugangan inaapi nin manugang sana, Nakakahadit an mga siring, makaimpluwensiya.

By JASON B. NEOLA THE National Police Commission (Napolcom) Region 5 has found several deficiencies in the police investigation of the Sept. 20 vehicular accident in this city that resulted in the death of pedestrian Jao Francis Per Mancera, including failures to secure key evidence and conduct required tests. Mancera, 31, was a school teacher at the Camarines Sur National High School in Naga City. The findings cast doubt on the earlier claim of the Naga City Police Office Station 3 that it had conducted an impartial and thorough investigation of the incident. Based on the Napolcom findings reproduced in a report circulating on social media, investigators failed to obtain affidavits from some material witnesses, secure important documents and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, and conduct field sobriety and alcohol breath tests. The findings also cited delays in the filing of the case and the unauthorized release of an unregistered vehicle while the investigation was still ongoing. Napolcom further noted deficiencies in the supervision of police officers handling the investigation, as well as in the disciplinary action taken against personnel who were reportedly seen drinking alcohol inside the police station. The commission also recommended administrative investigations involving police personnel. According to the reproduced findings, PSSg Jaymar A. Sierra was subjected to a motu proprio administrative investigation for possible grave neglect of duty and incompetence. Station 3 officer-in-charge PCpt. Sarah San Buenaventura was also to be investigated for possible grave neglect of duty under command responsibility. Acting Naga City Police Office director PCol. Rizaldy L. Caballero was likewise facing possible administrative action, according to the findings. Napolcom directed that due process be observed in the proceedings and that any liability be determined on the basis of evidence and applicable rules. The findings came after Station 3 maintained that it had investigated the Sept. 20 accident, in which Mancera was struck by a vehicle while crossing a pedestrian lane. In an interview with Bombo Radyo Naga on Sept. 22, San Buenaventura said the police investigation indicated that Mancera was crossing the pedestrian lane when he was hit. She also said there was no indication that the driver had consumed alcohol or was under the influence of illegal drugs. Police said the driver remained at the scene and was facing a case in connection with the accident, while investigators were preparing documents, including the victim’s death certificate, for the filing of the case. The Napolcom findings, however, specifically cited the failure to conduct field sobriety and alcohol breath tests and to gather testimony and other evidence that could have formed part of the investigation. The findings do not by themselves establish the criminal liability of the driver or administrative liability of the police personnel named in the report. The administrative proceedings cited by Napolcom are subject to due process and determination based on evidence and applicable regulations. Editor’s note: The Napolcom findings cited above were reproduced in a social media post and not taken from the original Napolcom investigation report or resolution. The exact document should be obtained and reviewed before publication of a final version, particularly the findings, recommendations and directives attributed to the commission. INITIAL RESULTS OF THE NAPOLCOM PROBE CULLED FROM RALPH CALINISAN’S POST: Upon the instructions of NAPOLCOM Commissioner Rafael Vicente R. Calinisan, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Regional Office No. 5 has completed its initial validation into the reported procedural lapses in the police investigation of the vehicular incident in Naga City that resulted in the death of Jao Francis Per Mancera last September 20, 2026. The validation identified several deficiencies in the conduct, documentation, supervision, preservation of evidence, and timely filing of the case. Among the significant findings were the following: 1. Failure to secure affidavits from material witnesses, including the companions of the driver and Melchor Manalo, who reportedly witnessed the incident; 2. Failure to submit essential investigative documents during the inquest proceedings, including the investigation report, sketch, and photographs; 3. Failure to conduct field sobriety tests and administer an alcohol breath analyzer to determine whether the driver was under the influence of liquor at the time of the incident; 4. Failure to file the case within the appropriate period, reportedly due to inconsistencies in the documentation and the absence of basic requirements; 5. Failure to secure and submit available CCTV footage during the inquest proceedings and the subsequent filing of the case on September 25, 2026; 6. Unauthorized discharge or release of the unregistered vehicle while the investigation was ongoing; 7. Failure of the Officer-in-Charge of the Investigation (OCI) to adequately review the investigative documents and exercise proper supervision, which contributed to the delay in the filing of the case; and 8. Failure of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) to properly supervise and discipline police personnel who were reportedly drinking liquor inside the police station. According to NAPOLCOM Region 5, these findings raise serious concerns regarding compliance with established police investigative procedures, the preservation and submission of evidence, the exercise of supervisory responsibilities, and the timely handling of a case involving the loss of human life. In view of the findings, PSSG Jaymar A. Sierra, the Investigator-on-Case, is now being subjected to a motu proprio administrative investigation for possible Grave Neglect of Duty and Incompetence. His Station Commander, PCPT Sarah San Buenaventura, is likewise being investigated for possible Grave Neglect of Duty under the doctrine of command responsibility. The Acting City Director of the Naga City Police Office, PCOL Rizaldy L. Caballero, will likewise be subjected to appropriate administrative action by the Commission in relation to the findings of the validation. Commissioner Calinisan emphasized that accountability must be pursued without fear or favor in the investigation of police irregularities. “Tamaan na ang tamaan. Wala tayong sasantuhin dito. Pasensyahan tayo. The only way for people to believe in our investigation is by giving them the truth of what really happened,” Comm. Calinisan said. Comm. Calinisan underscored that investigations must be conducted thoroughly, impartially, and objectively, with all relevant facts, circumstances, and pieces of evidence carefully examined. He stressed that no individual should be exempt from scrutiny by reason of rank or position, and that appropriate administrative action must be taken whenever violations are established. Meanwhile, NAPOLCOM Region 5 Acting Regional Director Leilani P. Vecina said that they have undertaken the necessary assessment of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Their investigation found lapses on the part of the concerned PNP personnel in the handling of the case, and they will ensure that these findings are addressed through the appropriate processes. The Commission emphasized that all concerned personnel will be afforded due process and that administrative proceedings will determine the appropriate accountability based on the evidence and applicable rules.

By Paulo DS. Papa THE City Prosecutor’s Office here will re-evaluate the documents and other evidence submitted by the Naga City Police Office in connection with the death of a public school teacher who was struck by a car while crossing a pedestrian lane on Sept. 20. City Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson Fiscal Virgilio Balane Jr. said the evidence submitted to the office will undergo review to determine the appropriate action in the case involving Grace Abejoro, 32, a businesswoman from Zone 7, Barangay San Roque, Camaligan, Camarines Sur. Police identified Abejoro as the driver of the sedan that struck Jao Francis Mancera, 31, of Barangay San Felipe, Naga City, while he was crossing a pedestrian lane along M.T. Villanueva Avenue in Barangay Peñafrancia early morning on Sept. 20, the feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Balane said the police documents indicated that the vehicle involved had expired registration documents. He said this circumstance would be considered together with the other evidence in determining the appropriate legal action. Abejoro is facing a complaint for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, Balane said, adding that the case would undergo the required prosecutorial procedures. He said the re-evaluation would determine whether the evidence supports the filing or further processing of the case before it is resolved in court. Meanwhile, Sulpicio Alferez III, principal of Camarines Sur National High School, said the school is closely monitoring developments in the case involving Mancera, one of its teachers. Mancera handled five classes, including an advisory class, before his death. Alferez said the affected classes were temporarily handled with the assistance of the school's guidance counsellors as the school worked to address the students' emotional and academic needs following the incident. He said the school would continue monitoring the students and making appropriate adjustments while arrangements are being made for their regular classroom instruction. Alferez also said the school's teaching and non-teaching personnel would continue to monitor developments in the case.

By Jordan Kurt Domingo CANDIDATES and potential candidates in Bicol who had been preparing for the Nov. 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have been left in uncertainty following the latest developments on the postponed polls, with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) saying it may no longer have enough time to conduct the elections if the Supreme Court (SC) orders them to proceed. However, Naga City Election Officer Maico B. Julia Jr. said the elections could still be held if they are rescheduled, possibly for a month later, giving the Comelec sufficient time to undertake various pre-election activities. These include finalizing the list of candidates, conducting training seminars for teachers, and transporting election paraphernalia and supplies, among other preparations, Julia said. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia made the statement Monday during the Senate finance committee hearing on the poll body’s 2027 budget, in response to a question on what the commission would do if the SC issues a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the postponement of the elections. “Mukha pong, hindi namin kayang mag-November 2, Mr. Chair,” Garcia told senators, saying the Comelec may not be able to hold the elections on Nov. 2 because preparations have already been stopped. The uncertainty has also stalled election preparations among candidates in Bicol who had been gearing up for the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs), originally scheduled from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5. The Comelec halted the filing and other activities after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12326 on Sept. 25, moving the next barangay and SK elections to November 2028 and extending the terms of incumbent officials. Garcia said the Comelec could not simply resume the filing of candidacies immediately should the SC issue an order allowing the Nov. 2 elections to proceed. The poll body would have to issue a new resolution and conduct information dissemination nationwide, a process he said could take up to two weeks. “Hindi po kami kaagad ... mag-iisyu kaagad ng resolution na filing tayo ng candidacy,” Garcia said, explaining that the Comelec would first have to inform the public about the new arrangements. Despite the difficulty, Garcia said the Comelec was prepared to act on whatever order the SC may issue. He also said the commission could invoke its authority under the Omnibus Election Code in a situation that it considers a force majeure, potentially allowing the election period to be extended for up to 30 days after the situation prompting the force majeure has ended. “Whatever the Supreme Court will release by tomorrow, the Comelec is prepared, just in case,” Garcia told the senators. The latest development follows a petition filed before the SC challenging the constitutionality of RA 12326 and seeking to stop the postponement of the barangay and SK elections. The Comelec earlier said it would comply with whatever ruling the high court issues. Garcia also disclosed that the Comelec has already spent about P8 billion for preparations for the 2026 barangay and SK elections. He said election materials and equipment already procured would not necessarily go to waste if the polls are reset, as these could still be used in a future election provided they are properly stored. The roughly P11 billion in unexpended funds from the postponed elections, meanwhile, could be used for preparations for the 2028 national and local elections under the new law. The Senate finance committee subsequently approved the motion to recommend the Comelec’s budget for consideration by the plenary.

By Dong Deiparine The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) ranked first among participating higher education institutions in the Bicol Region and 23rd nationwide in the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, placing 559th globally among 2,016 universities evaluated. CBSUA earned a total score of 6,790 points, placing it among the top 28% of participating institutions worldwide. Its global ranking improved by 289 places from its 848th position in 2023. Four other Bicol institutions also appeared in the 2026 rankings. Sorsogon State University (SorSU) ranked second in the region, placing 65th nationally and 1,070th worldwide, with 5,420 points. Catanduanes State University (CatSU) placed third among Bicol institutions, followed by the University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) in Naga City in fourth and Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC) in Nabua in fifth. Based on the compiled regional ranking table, CatSU, UNC and CSPC recorded 5,105, 5,077.5 and 2,137.5 points, respectively. The 2026 assessment collected data from participating universities between Feb. 26 and June 30, followed by a validation period from July to August. The results were announced in September. The rankings evaluate universities’ environmental sustainability performance through indicators covering setting and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste management, water management, transportation, and education and research. The 2026 assessment also highlights governance and digitalization in advancing sustainable campuses among participating institutions. CBSUA operates four campuses in Pili, Pasacao, Calabanga and Sipocot. Its sustainability initiatives include resource conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and the integration of sustainability into its curriculum and research. University President Dr. Alberto N. Naperi attributed the university’s standing to the collective efforts of its administrators, faculty, staff and students. “Earning the top position in Bicol while steadily rising in national and international ranks is proof of the collective dedication of our administrative leadership, faculty, staff, and student body to our pledge to a Green CBSUA,” Naperi said. In November 2025, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office V recognized the university for its international rankings and accreditations, including distinctions associated with the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, QS Stars, the World University Rankings for Innovation 2025, and the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024. In March 2026, CHED Regional Office V also recognized CBSUA as Bicol’s Top Lifelong Learning Mature Provider. CBSUA also retained its ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification following a surveillance audit conducted on April 13–14, 2026.

SAN FERNANDO, Camarines Sur --- Some machines fit in the palm of your hand. Others need a trailer to get there. At Rancho Del Pilar here, both shared the same terrain on Sept. 26 as SCALE & STEEL: Unleashed Fury and the 1st Mayor TIN 4x4 Off-Road Fun Race were held simultaneously in what organizers described as the first time an RC event and a full-scale 4x4 off-road event were staged together in the Bicol Region. Organized by BACKDRAFT KING OF RC, with its representatives Karl Laquindanum and Ian Agawa helping bring the event together, SCALE & STEEL gave RC enthusiasts a venue to showcase their machines, test their skills, and connect with fellow hobbyists from across the region. Running alongside the RC activities was the 1ST MAYOR TIN 4X4 OFF-ROAD FUN RACE, organized by San Fernando Mayor Tin Danabar-Fulgentes and her husband, Engr. Jordan Fulgentes. With around 50 participants, the 4x4 event brought full-sized off-road machines into the same setting as their smaller, radio-controlled counterparts—creating an unusual but fitting meeting of two communities built around the same fascination with wheels, terrain, and the challenge of getting a machine through whatever stands in its way. The combination was what made the gathering particularly significant. Every carefully tuned crawler, modified rig, and competition-ready machine represents hours of building, testing, repairing, adjusting, and trying again. The same spirit was evident among the full-sized 4x4s tackling the course. But both were there for essentially the same reason: to see what their machines—and their own skills—could do when the terrain stopped being cooperative. The event was supported by the Municipality of San Fernando, KUSOG San Fernando, BACKDRAFT, The Backdraft Pizza, RScene, Hi Lands RC Park, Bicol Petroleum, DV Racing RC Crawlers, Squarefoot Graphics & Ads, Next Bus, FJC Raels Food Service, DCTV, 1STOP Fix & Build, DIRC, and MEUS.

CHILDREN should not have to grow up as test subjects of an industry whose business model depends on keeping users online for as long as possible. The proposal to ban social media access for children below 13 deserves serious consideration, particularly in light of growing concerns about mental health, sleep, exposure to harmful content, online hate and algorithms designed to sustain engagement. The policy brief cited by the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department points to these concerns as reasons for government intervention. The Constitution provides a strong foundation for protecting children. It directs the State to defend their right to proper care and special protection against neglect, abuse and exploitation, and to promote their well-being. That responsibility should extend to the digital environment where children now spend a substantial part of their lives. But protection should not end with simply setting an age limit. A ban will be meaningful only if it can actually be enforced. Children can easily encounter social media through shared devices, false birth dates, alternative accounts and other means. Platforms, parents, schools and government agencies will therefore have to share responsibility. Any regulation must also consider privacy, access to information, education, legitimate communication and the practical realities faced by Filipino families. Most importantly, parents cannot outsource child protection entirely to government or technology companies. Digital literacy, parental guidance and healthy limits on screen time remain essential, regardless of what lawmakers ultimately decide. The question before Congress is therefore bigger than whether children below 13 should be allowed to open social media accounts. It is whether society is willing to establish reasonable boundaries around a digital environment that children were never equipped to navigate alone. Children have a right to technology—but they also have a right to childhood. Lawmakers should make sure that the two can coexist without sacrificing the latter. 1000 Days A child’s first 1,000 days may be the most important period of life that society can no longer afford to take for granted. Stunting is not merely a matter of a child being shorter than others. It is a sign of prolonged nutritional deprivation, repeated infections and inadequate care during a critical stage of development. Its consequences can reach far beyond childhood, affecting learning, productivity, health and earning capacity later in life. That makes the latest figures on Filipino children deeply concerning. Stunting among children under five rose to 25.3 percent in 2025, equivalent to about one in every four children. It was the first increase since 2015 and represents a 1.7-percentage-point rise from 2023. Behind that percentage are children whose development may already be falling behind before they even enter school. The first 1,000 days—from conception to a child’s second birthday—cannot be recovered. What is missed during this period can have lasting consequences. Nutrition during pregnancy, breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding, access to health services, sanitation and protection from recurring infections all matter. This is why the response to stunting cannot be left to families alone. Parents need access to affordable nutritious food, maternal and child health services, accurate nutrition information and support from their communities. Local governments, health workers, schools and national agencies must work together to make those services accessible, especially to families most at risk. But nutrition programs must also go beyond distributing food. The conditions that produce malnutrition—poverty, inadequate health care, poor sanitation, food insecurity and lack of knowledge—must also be addressed. The country cannot accept one in every four young children being stunted as an ordinary statistic. Every child who fails to reach his or her growth and developmental potential represents not only an individual loss, but a loss to the community and the nation. If the first 1,000 days shape the foundations of a child’s future, then protecting those days should be among the country’s most urgent responsibilities.

It was noon. You had probably just taken your lunch and were ready to doze off for a siesta. Then, suddenly, car horns simultaneously blared, and yells for justice rose in front of Naga City Police Station 3, along with a funeral march that began from a neighboring high school. How did we ever get here? This should have been simple. It should not matter if it was past midnight. After all, what is a convenience store that is open 24 hours for? Of course, there would be customers even at one in the morning. Besides, I suppose people would still have been up and about at that time since it was the first time that the fluvial procession ran late into the night and early morning. A pedestrian crosses the street through the pedestrian lane at a reasonable pace, not running, but also not very slowly. Vehicle drivers should drive through city streets, especially those in proximity to downtown, at a reasonable speed and not as if they were zooming down an expressway. They should slow down when approaching pedestrian lanes. I could imagine that it would be tempting to speed up at a time of day when cars and commuters are scarce. But when a driver sees a pedestrian on any of those zebra lanes, it is imperative to slow down. A driver should let the pedestrian pass through, then go on his or her merry way. This should be easy in the spirit of sobriety. If the person holding the steering wheel and with a sole on the brake is inebriated, that’s another question. After all, it was fiesta. With due respect to the devoted, it was party time. It was time to eat, drink, and be merry—and drink, and get drunk. But, as the saying goes, “If you’re drinking, don’t drive; if you’re driving, don’t drink,” regardless of the fiesta season. Even if the driver is sober, he or she shouldn’t be speeding on an urban street where residents could be walking by or crossing the road, regardless of the time of day. This should be especially observed at intersections with business establishments. But then again, accidents happen, even in sobriety, at reasonable speeds, and despite care and caution. When a pedestrian gets hit by a car, the responsible thing to do is to take the victim to the hospital as soon as possible for medical attention—no questions asked. Pull over. Get the injured person inside the car. Use that speed beneficially to take the victim to the hospital. I remember that I myself got hit by a vehicle that turned the curve in front of the 7-Eleven in front of UNC’s first gate. I don’t think that small delivery vehicle was speeding. I think it was me who crossed the street without making sure the cars were far enough away. The driver immediately took me to Naga City Hospital, which at that time was still along Peñafrancia Avenue. I recall that driver, whose name I have since forgotten, was so worried. After an hour or two, I assured him that it was okay for him to go and make his delivery. After the treatment at the hospital, he did take me home in the very vehicle that had hit me. My whole body was beaten and battered. My hands were bruised. I thought the bloody scars across my face would never heal. To my surprise, eventually they did, as if nothing had happened. But then, I guess, not all drivers are like him. (I wish I could remember his name.) Furthermore, not all victims end up merely bruised and battered. For some, that street crossing gets to be the last thing they do in their lives. In such a case, the police should investigate the death. The investigation should determine who had the right of way at the time of the incident and establish the speed at which the driver was traveling. It should also assess whether the driver was complying with applicable traffic rules and regulations and whether the victim was crossing the road properly and at an appropriate location. Investigators should examine whether traffic lights, road signs, or other traffic-control devices were present and functioning, as well as whether visibility and road conditions were adequate at the time of the accident. The investigation should further determine whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or other substances and whether any mechanical defect or malfunction of the vehicle may have contributed to the incident. It should also establish whether the driver’s actions constituted reckless or negligent driving and identify any other circumstances that may have contributed to the occurrence of the accident and the resulting death. RA 4136 specifically provides that “If, as the result of negligence or reckless or unreasonable fast driving, any accident occurs resulting in death or injury of any person, the motor vehicle operator at fault shall, upon conviction, be punished under the provisions of the Revised Penal Code.” At some point, this process was violated. Proverbs 22:3 ““A wise person sees danger and takes precautions, but the foolish keep going and suffer the consequences.””

An gobyerno igwa nin kapangyarihan na magibo nin mga patakaran para sa kaayusan asin proteksyon kan publiko, alagad may limitasyon man ini. Sa White Light Corporation v. City of Manila (G.R. No. 122846, Enero 20, 2009), pinagdesisyunan kan Korte Suprema an ordinansa na nagbabawal sa mga hotel asin motel na magtugot nin mga bisita na magcheck-in nin mas halipot sa 12 oras. An katuyuhan kaini iyo na mapugulan an prostitusyon asin paggamit nin ilegal na droga sa laog kan kwarto. Pero naapektuhan man kaini an mga biyahero, pamilya, mag-agom, asin iba pang tawo na may lehitimong rason sa pagcheck-in nin mas halipot na oras. Sinabi kan Korte Suprema na unconstitutional an restriksyon. An kaso nagtutukoy sa substantive due process, na nagpoprotekta sa buhay, kalayaan, asin property kan sarong tawo laban sa mga aksyon kan gobyerno na bakong rasonable. Inako kan Korte na lehitimo an objective na mapugulan an prostitusyon asin ilegal na droga. Pero an sarong lehitimong katuyuhan dai nangangahulugan na tama na an gabos na paagi tanganing makamtan iyan. An regulasyon dapat tugma sa katuyuhan kaini asin dai magpataw nin sobra o dai makatwirang restriksyon sa kalayaan kan mga tawo. Sa White Light, sobra an sakop kan ordinansa. Imbes na an mga ilegal na aktibidad sana an piglimitar, naapektuhan pati an mga tawong gumagamit nin hotel asin motel para sa mga legal na katuyuhan. Pwedeng magregulate an gobyerno, alagad dapat rasonable an paagi.

There was a time when a teacher did not need to raise a hand to make a classroom fall silent. Sometimes, all it took was a look. We knew that look. It meant the talking stopped. The chairs were straightened. The notebook suddenly became very interesting. And if the teacher called your name, you answered—not with an argument, not with a parent on the phone, but with a quiet, “Yes, Ma’am,” or “Yes, Sir.” Teachers were not simply people who taught us mathematics, grammar, science or history. They were, in many ways, our second parents. They corrected our handwriting. They checked whether we had done our assignments. They reprimanded us when we misbehaved. They made us stand at the back of the classroom, wrote our names on the board, sent us to the principal, or called our parents when we crossed a line. And many of us went home and got another lecture for it. The teacher's authority did not end at the classroom door. It was understood to be part of the responsibility entrusted to them. We did not always like it. But we understood it. And sometimes, years later, we understood why. Today, a teacher may think twice before raising a voice, reprimanding a student, or imposing discipline. A complaint can be filed. An incident can be reported. Depending on the circumstances, a teacher can even face allegations of child abuse. And yes, children must be protected. No teacher should be allowed to hurt, humiliate or abuse a child simply because the teacher holds authority. But there is a line we should be careful not to erase. Protecting children from abuse is not the same as protecting them from correction. A student being reprimanded is not automatically a victim. A teacher being strict is not automatically abusive. And a child being unhappy with a consequence does not automatically mean an injustice has occurred. Teacher's Day, then, should be more than flowers, greeting cards, and photographs with our favorite teachers. It should also make us look back at a time when a teacher's authority was simply understood. There was a time when the teacher's stern voice was part of the sound of growing up. Some of us still remember the look. The silence that followed it. And the lesson that came after. We may have forgotten the teacher's exact words. But many of us remember the lesson. Maybe that is what we should not lose. Children need protection. But they also need boundaries. They need compassion. But they also need consequences. And they need teachers who can say, without fear: “That’s wrong. And you need to learn why.” Because sometimes, the most important lesson a teacher gives us is the one we did not want to hear.