19 students burned in suspected hazing activity at Kidapawan school
- Nineteen Central Mindanao Colleges students suffered skin burns during a reception activity in Kidapawan City on August 24
- Police said seniors sprayed a mixture of vinegar, chili, and battery solution on interns after a series of physical exercises
- The college dean admitted he inspected the event but was unaware harmful chemicals had been hidden by students
- Five suspects have been identified and may face charges under the Anti-Hazing Law
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At least 19 students from Central Mindanao Colleges sustained skin burns after being sprayed with a harmful chemical during a reception activity at a public high school in Barangay Kalaisan on August 24.
Source: UGC
A report received by Kidapawan City Police said around 100 students were made to participate in several activities as part of a tradition before starting their internship.
“Sa seven stations na ‘to, sir, dadaan talaga diyan ‘yong mga interns nila. May pinapagawa sa kanila every stages na different physical exercises like jumping jack, push ups, gano’n,” said Police Lieutenant Colonel Dominador Palgan, officer-in-charge of the Kidapawan City Police Station.
The college’s dean, Dr. Rolando Demaulo Poblador, said he inspected the event beforehand but was unaware that harmful substances were hidden by senior students.
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“Without my knowledge pala, tinago nila sa mga sasakyan nila. Tapos during the event, secretly kinuha nila. Aywan ko kung anong klaseng kemikal ‘yon,” he stated.
Poblador also acknowledged possible friction between senior and junior students.
“Hindi ko alam na may misunderstanding pala ‘yong senior tsaka junior. Tapos nagalit ‘yong mga senior kasi ‘yong junior, mayabang naman. Sisiw lang daw ang reception kaya na-touch naman ang ego ng senior.”
According to police, the chemical mixture sprayed on students contained “battery solution,” vinegar, and chili, which caused burns.
Poblador halted the event upon learning of the injuries and ensured victims received first aid and medical examinations.
Authorities have identified five suspects who facilitated the activity.
“‘Dating classmate din ito ng mga estudyante din, sir, ng nga interns... Sila na ang nag-handle ng reception nila,’” Palgan explained.
Police are coordinating with school officials, and the suspects may face charges under the Anti-Hazing Law.
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