I recall that Badong Bernal was not as ambulant as everyone else. Once, when I visited his new house, I noted that there were no bars in his windows, and I remarked that Cubao is not exactly the safest place to live in. He then disclosed to me that there was one room in that house where he could lock himself in and that no one could get into from outside, somewhat like a panic room. I believe that every house should have such a room.