Question 1

In August, the media reported that the Pilar College of Zamboanga, a

privately-run Catholic college in the southern Philippines, imposed a “no hijab”

school policy. Verified reports confirmed that the school’s administrators

prohibited wearing the hijab “for uniformity and to avoid discrimination” against

Muslims. After a series of consultations with the NCMF and other stakeholders,

Pilar College decided to allow the voluntary wearing of hijab for the 2013 school

year. What is the legal basis for this?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

The government generally respected religious freedom in law and in

practice. There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom by

the government

Answer

By law, public schools must ensure that the religious rights of students are

protected. Muslim students may wear hijab (head coverings) and Muslim girls

are not required to wear shorts during physical education classes.

Answer

Most Filipino Muslims are members of various ethnic minority groups. They

reside principally on Mindanao and nearby islands

Question 2

As the Principal of Danuman High School dominated by Catholic, Jehovah

and Born Again Christian. Can we allowed two or more religious sect to receive

religious instruction in our school?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if school head fix the schedule of the religion class hours taking into

account the number of the religion teachers

Answer

No! Any principal, school head or teacher allowed other sects be

subjected to appropriate disciplinary sanctions

Answer

Yes, only during recess and after class

Answer

No! only Catholics are allowed since majority of the students are catholic

Question 3

A recent Bagito Sex Scandal erupted in social Media. The students are not

aware that they are secretly video by a voyeur. As a school head, How are you

going to decide on the fate of these students?

Accepted Answer

Advise them to transfer to other school after discussing their Duties and

Responsibilities as Students

Answer

Call the students and explain to them their behavior is inappropriate

Answer

Explain the consequences of their behavior and reprimand them

Answer

Call the DSWD and the NBI to settle this issue

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