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DALAWANG babaeng highschool students ang natagpuang patay, nakabigti sa loob ng classroom sa Taguig City, bago maghating gabi ng Biyernes.
Tumambad ang wala nang buhay na katawan nina Irish Sheen Manalo at Mary Nicole Picar sa ikatlong palapag ng Signal Village National High School in Taguig City.
Sinabi ng Taguig police na wala silang nakitang foul play sa bangkay ng dalawa.
Magkayakap pa umano ang dalawa at may tali sa leeg nang matagpuan sa Girls Scout Mini Office sa ikatlong palapag ng Magsaysay Building ng Signal Village National High School.
Ayon sa police report, si Mary, 15, Grade 10 at Irish, Grade 8 ay huling nakitang buhay ng mga kakilala noong Biyernes ng gabi.
Hiniling naman ni Rhea Manalo, pinsan ni Irish, ang sinumang may nakakaalam sa dahilan ng pagkamatay ng kanyang kaanak.
Hindi rin umano naniniwala si Rhea na makakayang tapusin ni Irish ang kanyang buhay lalo pa’t honor student ito.
Hinihintay pa ang awtopsiya sa bangkay ng dalawa upang mabatid ang dahilan ng kanilang kamatayan.
Hiniling naman ng PNP-Taguig na maglabas ng maling impormasyon sa pagkamatay ng mga biktima.
Isang saksi, si Danielle, 16, ang nagsabi na nakita pa niya ang dalawang biktima noong Nobyembre 10 bandang alas-7:45 ng gabi at sinabing uuwi na ang mga ito. Gayunman, nabatid na hindi umuwi ang mga ito dahilan para hanapin ni Danielle ang dalawa.
Nang matagpuan ang mga katawan ng biktima ay agad itong inireport sa mga security guard na sila namang tumawag ng pulis.
Nakisimpatiya naman ang lokal na pamahalaan ng Taguig sa pamilya ng nasawi.
“The City of Taguig mourns the loss of two high school students found lifeless at Signal Village National High School last Friday night. “
“Our deepest sympathies go out to their grieving families. The City Government assures the grieving families of its full support as they struggle to comprehend this inexplicable misfortune,” ayon sa kalatas ni Mayor Lani Cayetano.
Iniutos nito ang imbestigasyon sa kaso ng dalawa.
“We kindly request the public to avoid sharing unverified information on social media that may only hurt the feelings of the bereaved families.”
“This sad event is devastating not only to the bereaved loved ones but to Mayor Lani and the entire Taguig community. We seek God’s guidance, and call on the church leaders, teachers and school administrators, parents, and community leaders to come together for our young people and help them navigate this difficult experience,” ayon pa kay Cayetano.
“We just re-launched last month our ‘Helping Others find Peace and Encouragement (HOPE) Program.’ The Program addresses anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and suicidal tendencies in students through monthly plenary workshops and weekly small groups discussions in schools with volunteers from faith-based organizations. We put up HOPE Centers in pilot schools where troubled students can drop by anytime without fear of stigma or being judged. Re-training of volunteers is ongoing. We urge our students to take part in our HOPE Program.”
“Some students, friends, classmates, or teachers may find it difficult to cope with this tragedy. Our counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists will be at Signal Village National High School to help them. Anyone may also call the Taguig Mental Health Teleconsultation Hotline at 0929-521-8373 or contact our dedicated social workers at 0932-272-4888. Life is a precious gift. Every life is important. In this time of collective sorrow, let us show collective resolve to overcome this tragedy,” ayon pa sa city government.
