Malacañang on Dumanjug's cellphone ban: Penalty may be unreasonable

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday weighed on the “total ban” on cellphones in Dumanjug, Cebu, saying that while the intention is good, the penalty appears unreasonable. Under the new rule taking effect June 29, any cellphones brought to school will be seized and kept for the remainder of the academic year. “His intention is good so that children can concentrate better on their studies,” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in Filipino at a briefing when asked for a reaction to the matter. “I just can’t say if the penalty is appropriate or reasonable because the ones who can […]... Keep on reading: Malacañang on Dumanjug's cellphone ban: Penalty may be unreasonable