SECURITY AND SAFETY THREATS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CABAGAN DISTRICT: BASIS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT

OF SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN

VICTOR C. ALLAM, Principal I, Alfreda Albano National High School

ABSTRACT

This study ascertained the security and safety threats in secondary schools in the Cabagan district in the last three years. It aimed to: (1) identify the types of threats encountered by secondary schools; (2) assess the availability of security devices; (3) evaluate the safety measures adopted in managing threats; and (4) examine the availability of emergency response plans. A descriptive research design was used for the study, with five secondary school principals and 45 teachers as respondents. It was found out that the secondary schools have faced a range of security issues, including both natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes, and human-caused threats and unauthorized access to sensitive information. It was also found that security devices and comprehensive safety and security measures are generally lacking, leading to unaddressed vulnerabilities due to the absence of emergency plans, thereby worsening the situation and making schools unprepared to properly handle safety and security issues. The abovementioned findings highlighted the immediate requirement for united actions in improving security infrastructure, implementing thorough safety protocols, and guaranteeing the availability and effectiveness of emergency response plans to protect the welfare of students and staff in the district.

Keywords: emergency response, safety, school safety plan, security, threats

Year: 2025

posted on June 11, 2025

How to Cite

Allam, V. (2025). Security and Safety threats in Secondary School Schools in Cabagan District: Basis for Development and Enhancement. Saringit, 5(1), 51-55.

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