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Political Self: Activity: Greenhills Hostage Crisis

A hostage crisis occurred at a mall in Greenhills where over 60 people were held hostage for 10 hours by a former security guard. The guard took these actions to bring attention to cases of corruption in his workplace that he believed led to his unjust firing. This event reflects poor labor conditions in the country. While the guard's actions were unlawful, it shows how workers continue to suffer from unjust treatment and how their voices often go unheard.

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Political Self: Activity: Greenhills Hostage Crisis

A hostage crisis occurred at a mall in Greenhills where over 60 people were held hostage for 10 hours by a former security guard. The guard took these actions to bring attention to cases of corruption in his workplace that he believed led to his unjust firing. This event reflects poor labor conditions in the country. While the guard's actions were unlawful, it shows how workers continue to suffer from unjust treatment and how their voices often go unheard.

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PELAYO, CLARISSE A.

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Political Self: Activity

Greenhills Hostage Crisis

Recently, many were in a frenzy over a hostage crisis at V-


Mall at the Greenhills Shopping Center. More than 60 individuals
were held hostage for around 10 hours by former security guard
Archie Paray, who, in a press conference after the hostage-
taking, revealed that he did this to bring to light cases of
corruption of his superiors. He claimed this was what led to him
being allegedly fired from his job. This hostage-taking event is
a reflection of our country’s poor labor conditions. What must be
taken away from yesterday’s crisis is this: workers continue to
suffer, and it’s telling how detached we are by our response and
how the situation has even come to this. That a man armed with
weapons and explosives has to hold people hostage and incite
fear, just for his voice to be heard.

It’s easy for us to say that he should have just thought of


other ways to solve his unemployment problem, or he should’ve
just aired his grievances through proper platforms. But these
come from a place of privilege. We’re not pushed to the edge like
he was. The best way to pacify the situation is to heed upon the
demands of Paray. In this case, casualties and injuries are best
prevented.

There are many workers who face the same problems—unjust


work conditions, corruption and “politicking” in the workplace,
insufficient compensation, even death at the worst case (for our
workers on the fields, for example)—who all take different
responses. Sure, a majority may just opt to “grin and bear it” so
to speak, but there are others who take matters into their own
hands, too. But, retaliating in such way is unlawful. Thus, the
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measures that have been executed were reasonable. Paray will soon
face criminal charges for his actions—something he was already
expecting since he planned the hostage-taking. But when will
employers nationwide face the repercussions of not treating their
employees’ right?

COVID-19 Pandemic

While all sectors of society are involved in pandemic


preparedness and response, the national government is the natural
leader for overall coordination and communication efforts. A
whole-of-society approach to pandemic preparedness emphasizes the
significant roles played not only by the health sector, but also
by all other sectors, individuals, families, and communities, in
mitigating the effects of a pandemic.

Health Sector

The health sector (including public health and both public


and private health-care services), has a natural leadership and
advocacy role in pandemic preparedness and response efforts. In
cooperation with other sectors and in support of national
intersectoral leadership, the health sector must provide
leadership and guidance on the actions needed, in addition to
raising awareness of the risk and potential health consequences
of an influenza pandemic. To fulfil this role, the health sector
should be ready to: provide reliable information on the risk,
severity, and progression of the pandemic and the effectiveness
of interventions used during the pandemic; prioritize and
continue the provision of health-care during the pandemic; enact
steps to reduce the spread of the pandemic in the community and
in health-care facilities; and protect and support health-care
workers during the pandemic.
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Community Sector

Groups that have a close and direct relationship with


communities are often well placed to raise awareness, communicate
accurate information, counter rumours, provide needed services,
and liaise with the government during an emergency. Such groups
should identify their strengths and potential roles and, in
partnership with local governments and other local organizations,
plan for the actions they will take during the pandemic. These
groups may be able to augment the efforts of organizations in
other sectors, such as hospitals or clinics. For example, if
large numbers of ill people are being cared for at home,
community and faith-based organizations could provide support to
households.

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