12/10/2025
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A column by Annie Faith D. Abes, Editor-in-Chief
From a single graduation in Bacolor to schools across the province, a wave of bomb threats has left fear where joy of learning once stood.
The incident in a well-known state university in Bacolor became a flashpoint for a troubling trend. What many thought was an isolated case soon spread to nearby schools, as similar threats followed one after another. What should have been moments of triumph turned into scenes of fear and confusion. Even when authorities declared the areas safe, the unease lingered, leaving students, teachers, and parents anxious and unsettled.
Bomb threats are not something to laugh about. They may seem like a prank to some, but to others, they are a matter of life and death. What if one day the threat turns out to be real? The lives of innocent students, teachers, and parents hang in the balance.
I still remember that day vividly. During our recess, some Grade 7 students were shouting โ but out of excitement, not fear. They did not know what was really happening. Our teachers tried to stay calm and told us it was because of the bad weather, but their worried faces said otherwise. We were evacuated under the rain, our uniforms drenched as we waited for tricycles to take us home. I realized then that tomorrow is never promised. Danger can strike anytime, even in places where we are supposed to feel safe.
This situation raises unsettling questions: What are the intentions behind these threats? Who are responsible? And most importantly, are these mere pranks, or calculated moves meant to spread chaos and to induce fear? These acts are not only senseless, but also cruel. Whatever the reason may be, the emotional damage is real. Students and teachers across the province now live with anxiety, uncertain of what tomorrow might bring.
The growing trend of bomb threats โ often amplified by social media โ shows how misinformation and reckless behavior can endanger communities. Those behind these threats must realize that this is no joke. One false move, one careless rumor, could cost lives.
Bomb threats are not a joke and it is far from being harmless; it toys with peopleโs lives and disturb citizensโ peace of mind. It is a nuisance to students. These threats are a disturbance from real learning and a waste of time and resources. Instead of focusing on their studies and laughing with their classmates, the idea that danger could explode at any moment has cast a dark shadow over a province that thrives on unity and resilience.
Having lived through that fear, I still feel a chill whenever I remember that day. As a student who has seen fear pour faster than rain that day, I hope no one will ever have to experience that again. Let us be part of the solution โ not the source of fear. By staying aware, responsible, and vigilant, we can help restore peace of mind in our schools and bring back the sense of safety that every student deserves.
