Safety

Do you remember the invasion of the terrorists? Do you remember the bombings here in our city? Do you remember the hostages and kidnappings happened recently? Are you a victim of stealing or rubbery? Are you a witness of murder? Are you a rape victim? We do not know when we’ll safe because we could be harmed even we are in our own homes what more if we are outside.

We, Filipinos traditionally tell our loved ones or friends, Take Care (English), Ingat (Filipino), Quidao (Chavacano) and Kamaya (Tausug) before leaving a certain area or place. It shows concern for other people around us, not only the persons who are close to us, but also the ones who we just met. When I hear the word safety, the first thing on my mind is car. I don’t know why it is like that, maybe because I usually hear news about car accidents that’s why. I just realized that even we’re at home; we can encounter accidents especially at the stairs, in the shower and in the corridors or simply in your own room. We cannot tell when to be safe and when to be not. Only God knows our future and nobody else can. The invasion of the terrorists before, on November 27, 2001 was the unforgettable moment happened in Zamboanga City, where they wanted the Cabatangan (part of Zamboanga City) to be part of ARMM, the bombings happened in the city proper that was caused by Abu Sayyaf guerrillas according to the city officials, the hostages and kidnappings issue that alarmed the whole city especially the parents of students from different schools are the things we are afraid of until now. We do not what it to happen all over again.

The only thing we can do to avoid harm is to stay at home, avoid going to town, avoid crowded places, and refrain from going home late. And of course, do not forget to ask for protection and guidance from our Father.