A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in Antipolo as a Grade 5 student, who had allegedly been slapped by his teacher, experienced severe health issues shortly after the incident. According to the boy’s grieving mother, Elena Minggoy, her son complained of vomiting, headaches, and pain following the alleged slapping incident that occurred at Peñafrancia Elementary School. The family’s anguish deepened as the young student’s health deteriorated, ultimately leading to his untimely death a few days later. This devastating turn of events has prompted a closer look into the circumstances surrounding the incident and calls for a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure justice for the grieving family.

Elena Minggoy’s son displayed remarkable courage by immediately reporting the alleged slapping incident to his mother. The family’s determination to seek answers and justice in the wake of this tragedy underscores the importance of protecting the well-being and safety of students within educational institutions. As the investigation unfolds, the community awaits further details and hopes for a thorough examination of the events that led to this heartbreaking loss.

“Pagdating niya galing school nagsumbong siya sa akin, ‘mama mama sinampal ako ng teacher. Hindi naman siya kasama sa maingay kasi nagte-test siya, nagsumbong lang po siya. Noong binalikan siya ni teacher, hinatak siya sa kuwelyo ng uniform tapos sinabunutan po. Pagkatapos ng sabunot, sinampal po siya. Tapos nagkuwento ‘yung anak ko noong sinampal siya, ‘Ma, para akong nabingi sa sampal ma. Sabi ng anak ko, ‘Ang sakit ng tainga ko, Ma,”mother told to TeleRadyo Serbisyo.