19/08/2026
๐Pakipin sa mga group chats with your kids. From Dr Gaile Reyes-Galang, Psychologist.
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โAnak, always trust your instincts. If something doesnโt feel right, donโt ignore it. Leave the area and find a teacher or another trusted adult right away.โ ["Anak, pagkatiwalaan mo ang instincts mo. Kapag feeling mo may mali o hindi ka komportable, umalis ka agad at lumapit sa teacher o sa ibang trusted adult."]
โWhenever you enter a new place, make it a habit to notice where the exits are. It only takes a few seconds, but it can make a big difference.โ ["Kahit saan ka pumunta, ugaliin mong tingnan kung nasaan ang mga exit. Mabilis lang 'yan, pero malaking bagay kung magkaroon ng emergency."]
โTake care of your friends, but donโt risk your own safety. The best way you can help is by staying safe too.โ ["Tulungan mo ang friends mo, pero huwag mong ilagay sa danger ang sarili mo. Mas makakatulong ka sa kanila kung safe ka rin."]
โIf you ever hear someone making threats or see something that worries you, please tell me, your teacher, or another trusted adult. Itโs always okay to speak up.โ ["Kung may marinig kang nagbabanta o may makita kang alarming o delikado, sabihin mo agad sa akin, sa teacher mo, o sa ibang trusted adult. Huwag kang matakot magsabi. Mas mabuting magsalita kaysa manahimik."]
โListen carefully to your teachers and security guards. They are there to keep everyone safe.โ ["Makinig ka lagi sa teachers at security guards. Nandiyan sila para panatilihing safe ang lahat."]
โIf you need to hide, stay out of sight, away from windows or doors and stay quiet.โ ["Kung kailangan mong magtago, humanap ng lugar na hindi ka makikita, lumayo sa mga bintana at pinto, at manatiling tahimik."]
Most importantly, experts emphasize that children are not expected to confront a shooter. Although the โRun, Hide, Fightโ strategy is commonly taught during active shooter situations, โfightโ is intended only as a last resort when there is an immediate threat to life, and thereโs no other viable option.
Parents can remind their children: โItโs not your job to stop the bad person. Your job is to stay with your teacher and get to safety.โ ["Tandaan mo, anak, hindi mo responsibilidad na pigilan ang masamang tao. Ang dapat mo lang gawin ay sundin ang teacher mo at gawin ang lahat para manatiling ligtas."]
