Bernie Anabo Jr.
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez has drawn a hard line in the sand—and he’s making it crystal clear that anyone who preys on students will face the full force of the law.
As a shocking and deeply disturbing video allegedly showing a male teacher engaged in inappropriate conduct with a student inside a classroom at Parañaque National High School-Main exploded across social media, public outrage reached a boiling point. But while many were left stunned and furious, Olivarez wasted no time demanding action.
The mayor blasted the incident as disgraceful, unacceptable, and a direct assault on the sanctity of educational institutions.
Schools are supposed to be places where young minds are nurtured, protected, and prepared for the future—not hunting grounds for individuals who abuse positions of trust.
“This has absolutely no place in our schools,” Olivarez declared, sending a powerful message that predators have no refuge in Parañaque.
The scandal ignited even greater fury when hundreds of students reportedly staged a walkout, flooding the school’s main gate to express outrage and demand accountability. Their message was loud and unmistakable: enough is enough.
And Olivarez appears determined to ensure their voices are heard.
The mayor has called on both the Department of Education and law enforcement authorities to conduct a relentless and thorough investigation, leaving no stone unturned until the truth is fully exposed.
More importantly, he assured victims and their families that the city government stands firmly behind them in their pursuit of justice.
At a time when public confidence is being shaken, Olivarez’s swift and uncompromising response is being viewed as a clear signal that Parañaque will not tolerate any act that endangers the welfare of its students.
The Schools Division Office has already launched an investigation, but for many parents and concerned citizens, accountability cannot come fast enough.
This case is about more than a viral video.
It is about trust.
It is about the safety of children.
And it is about whether those entrusted with shaping the next generation deserve the privilege of standing before a classroom.
Mayor Edwin Olivarez has made his position unmistakably clear: protect the students, uncover the truth, and make sure those responsible answer for their actions.
Because when the safety of children is at stake, silence is not an option—and neither is leniency.
