Politics · Philippines Bureau
School Principal Apologizes for Online Attacks on Lawmakers, Lawyer
A public high school principal in Masbate province has apologized for derogatory remarks made on social media against two opposition lawmakers and a lawyer. The principal's disparaging comments, posted on a now-deactivated Facebook account, drew criticism from the targeted officials.
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Randy Emmanuel Villar Bulanon, principal of Dimasalang National High School in Masbate province, apologized to Akbayan Representatives Chel Diokno and Percival Cendaña, as well as lawyer Jesus Falcis, for offensive remarks he posted online. The apology was made during a meeting with the lawmakers, who had called out the derogatory comments.
Bulanon's posts on his now-deactivated Facebook account contained disparaging remarks directed at the three individuals. The nature of the comments and the specific trigger for the posts were not immediately detailed, but they generated sufficient concern among the targeted parties to warrant a formal apology.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about the use of social media by public officials and educators for personal political commentary. While Bulanon has since deactivated his account and offered his apologies, the matter highlights the scrutiny faced by government employees regarding their online conduct and public statements.
Representatives Diokno and Cendaña accepted the principal's apology, though no further details were provided regarding any additional consequences or follow-up actions related to the incident.