The advocacy group GABRIELA expressed opposition to the proposed transparent bag policy for students in academic institutions.
Dr. Jean A. Lindo of GABRIELA described the measure as a superficial response to school shootings and campus violence.
She argued that the burden of safety should not be shifted onto individual students, as the underlying issues stem from systemic and structural deficiencies.
Consequently, the group called on authorities to address the root causes and provide meaningful support systems for youth rather than relying on surface-level interventions.
