Gov. Lacson urges schools to step up campus safety
Published Jun 25, 2026 10:44 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has called on schools in Negros Occidental to ensure the safety and security of their students.
Lacson expressed concern over recent incidents of violence involving students in and around school premises and emphasized the need for greater vigilance among educational institutions.
“These incidents were deeply disturbing and serve as a stark reminder of our shared responsibility to protect our children,” the governor said.
A Grade 10 student allegedly stabbed and injured a Grade 9 schoolmate in Barangay 2, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, June 23. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation in coordination with school officials and the families of the students involved.
Lacson stressed that schools should remain safe spaces where learners can study, grow, and pursue opportunities without fear.
He noted that protecting students requires more than policies and security measures and called for active leadership and stronger collaboration among parents, local government units, law enforcement agencies, and the wider community.
Lacson urged the public to promote discipline, respect, responsibility, and nonviolence among young people and emphasized that safeguarding students is a collective responsibility.
“Let us continue working together to ensure that our schools remain places where young people can learn, develop their potential, and build their future in a safe and secure environment,” Lacson said.