Safety Measures

Some time ago, I had an intensive training program somewhere in Manila. I met new chums... certainly, we had conversations and the like. The moment they asked me where do I live and the moment I told them that I live in Zambonga, they were like 'huwaaat?' They were really stunned or maybe surprised...I dont know. Subsequently, they would asked me 'Di ba madaming bomba dun?' or 'Di ba madaming Abu Sayyaf dun?' or 'Di ba magulo dun?'... a lot of no ending 'di ba' questions.

This is just one of my experiences wherein people would question me regarding to the security here in Zamboanga.

Most of the time, when people hear the island of Mindanao particularly the city of Zamboanga, Basilan or Jolo, the first thing that would enter to their minds is 'Terrorist'.

Zamboanga. Many people have bad impressions and are petrified of going here in Zamboanga City. They were afraid that they might be kidnap or what. One of the many reasons is because of the news about Zamboanga City. Majority of the news concerning our city are about bombs, terrorists, kidnapping and the like. It's already settled in their minds that they will not be secured here.

But it's not just here in Zamboanga or in Mindanao that we should take good care of ourselves. We should also be cautious anywhere and everywhere... anytime and everytime...even at home and in school because we just don't know what will happen afterward. Jeopardy is all over the place.
Just...

be safe.

be alert.

be secured.

=))