A school principal was facing criticism on social media after his alleged remarks against Atty. Jesus Falcis and Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno were exposed by content creator Lovely Granada.

In a Facebook post, Granada called out Bulanon and expressed disappointment at how the principal reached his position despite his alleged habit of throwing disrespectful remarks at other people.

She also called out the Department of Education (DepEd) to clean its ranks if it were serious about protecting students from bad influence.

“Maraming teachers diyan na matino, years na naghihintay ng recognition pero napulitika sa loob ng sistema. Pero ang mga basurang ganito, naging principal pa,” Granada said.

“If we want to protect our Filipino children, need niyo ng purging among your ranks DepEd Philippines DepEd Tayo. Maraming sinapian ng masamang elemento that have direct influence on our youth,” she added.

Some of the remarks made by Bulalon include “Jesus Falcis. Lobutin,” which is a Cebuano term for shag from behind.

Bulalon also allegedly expressed his desire to remove Diokno’s teeth so the latter would have a better chance to become a senator.

Falcis to file a complaint before DepEd

Atty. Falcis, in a Facebook post, said that Bulalon violated the Safe Spaces Act and announced that he would file an administrative complaint against the principal before the DepEd.

If found guilty, Bulalon may be removed from his position and possibly lose his teaching license.

As of writing, Bulalon has yet to give any response to the criticisms he received and his social media account was currently deactivated.

Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro responded to the alleged threats against her made by a teacher based in Danao City, Cebu.

The teacher, identified as Zenith Enriquez, faced criticism on social media after Lovely Granada exposed her comment, in which she described what she would do if she were a police officer.

In her vlog, Casto explained that Enriquez might face a one-degree higher penalty for grave threats as she made the comment online.

There was also a possibility that the teacher may lose her teaching license because of her remarks.

“Hindi ito isang simpleng grave threat kasi may ginamit na ano eh… online kasi siya. So magiging one degree higher siya, penalty nito maybe up to four years. Maliban diyan mga ka-clear, pwede pa siyang makasuhan ng administrative case at pwede siyang matanggalan ng lisensya,” Castro said.

The spokesperson said that Enriquez was one of the examples of a teacher who had a bad influence on students.

“Anong mapupulot ng mga estudyante dito? Mga ka-clear? ‘Di ba? Anong mapupulot ng estudyante diyan?” she said.

Meanwhile, Enriquez published a public apology and denied that she was threatening Castro.

She also asked the netizens to stop criticizing her and her family.

“Magandang umaga po sa ating lahat. So andito po ako ngayon, si Zenith Enriquez. Gusto ko lang po sanang manghingi ng paumanhin po sa inyong lahat sa pinopost ko po na ano, na nag-viral po sa ‘yung post ni Lovely Granada po. Gusto ko lang po manghingi ng paumanhin po sa inyo. Sorry po talaga sa nagawa ko. Wala po akong ibig na ipahiwatig na mambabaril po ako, eh ‘yung ano, nag-reply lang po ako sa ‘yung kaibigan ko na, sino ‘yun… si Len po. Kaya po nanghihingi po ako ng paumanhin po sa inyo po. From the bottom of my heart po, sorry po talaga sa nagawa ko,” she said.

“At saka ‘yung ano, ‘yung ‘wag naman po sanang iba-bash ‘yung mga anak ko kasi ang dami po kasing nagme-message sa akin at sa mga anak ko na nangba-bash po sila. Sana po ay… ah… ano man… stop na natin po itong ano. Inaamin ko po na may kasalanan po ako. Sorry po talaga sa inyong lahat. At saka manghingi po ako ng paumanhin sa inyo na sana po ay mapatawad niyo po ako at… ah… stop na natin ‘to ang pamba-bash po lalong-lalo na po sa mga kamag-anak ko, sa pamilya ko po na mini-message po nila na ‘DDS sh-t’, ‘DDS supporter ka, put-ng in- mo’, mga ganyan-ganyan po. Sana po ay matapos na po itong lahat-lahat po,” she added.

Several content creators might face charges after they posted several photos and a caricature of Akbayan party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña, which allegedly exaggerated and mocked the lawmaker’s disability.

In a Facebook post, Philippine Jurisprudence Official called out several content creators who allegedly made fun of Cendaña’s appearance, who is a stroke survivor.

“This act may violate Republic Act No. 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons), which protects persons with disabilities from humiliation and discrimination. It may also give rise to liability under defamation laws, and, if elements are present, may fall under Republic Act No. 11313 (Safe Spaces Act). Freedom of expression must always respect the dignity of others,” the page posted.

Cendaña also saw the caricature, prompting the lawmaker to warn people making fun of his appearance and reminding them that freedom of expression is not absolute.

“Ilang taon ko nang pinapalagpas ang araw-araw na paninira at personal na pag-atake sa akin, online man o offline. Hindi na ito bago. Bilang public official, bahagi ng trabaho ang pagiging subject sa public scrutiny and criticism. Hindi rin dapat maging balat-sibuyas ang isang public official. Gaya nga ng kasabihan, “If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen,” he said.

“Pero may hangganan ang lahat. Kamakailan, mas naging personal at mapanira ang mga pag-atake ng ilang online trolls laban sa akin. Mas nakababahala, ginagamit na nila ang aking medical condition upang ako ay ipahiya at gawing katatawanan,” he added.

The lawmaker said that he is already consulting with his lawyers on the appropriate legal action that they will file against those who were allegedly making fun of his disability.

Individuals who are proven to have violated RA 7277 may face a P5,000 to P200,000 fine and six months to six years of imprisonment.

Meanwhile, a P1,000 to P500,000 fine and imprisonment of up to 6 years will be imposed on those who violate RA 11313.