Two students of Rizal High School in Pasig City were rushed to the hospital after being stabbed by one of their schoolmates during a commotion outside their school.
According to the reports, six students, aged 13 to 17, were involved in an argument that turned into a brawl, which was also recorded by some bystanders.
Pasig City Police Chief Col Hendrix Mangaldan said that the brawl started due to a simple disagreement between the group.
“Schoolmates itong mga ito. Magkakakilala sila tapos may ’di nagkakaintindihan sa school parang noong panahon natin na mga bata tayo,” said Mangaldan.
Mangaldan said the two students were already stable after the incident.
Meanwhile, the others involved in the incident, except one who fled the scene, were temporarily put under the custody of the authorities.
Rizal High School already released a statement, clarifying that the incident happened outside their premises.
“It is with the heavy heart that we share this news. The incident happened as the students were on their way home, and while we are relieved to report that the Grade 10 student is currently in stable condition, the Grade 7 student is receiving careful observation at Child’s Hope Hospital in Pasig City. Our thoughts are with both students and their families during this difficult time,” they said.
Most of them were expected not to receive any charges as they were considered minors under the law.