Estudyante sa Olongapo, pinagsasapak at hinampas ng upuan ng kaklase

• A Columban College student was repeatedly punched and struck with a chair by a classmate in Olongapo City
• The viral video did not show what led to the confrontation between the two students
• School officials described the incident as an alleged bullying case and have started an investigation
• The victim received medical assistance, while the school also offered free psychological support and summoned the alleged attacker and his parents

A Columban College student became the victim of a violent attack after he was allegedly punched several times and hit with a chair by a classmate inside the school's campus in Olongapo City.

According to a report by GMA News' "Unang Balita," the viral video showed a male student wearing a dark T-shirt repeatedly punching his fellow student. Several people tried to stop the assault as the victim attempted to move away.

Despite being restrained, the alleged attacker broke free and rushed toward the victim again. Moments later, he picked up a chair and struck the student with it while others continued trying to intervene.

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The nearly one-minute video was posted on the Facebook page "Kami ang Batang Gapo." However, the footage did not show what triggered the altercation.

In an official statement, Columban College said it is treating the incident as an alleged bullying case and has already launched an investigation.

The school also said the victim was immediately secured and brought to the clinic for medical assistance. It added that the victim's parents were offered free psychological assistance and intervention to help the student recover from the incident.

Meanwhile, the school summoned the student accused of the assault along with his parents for a meeting regarding the incident.

Columban College also stressed that it maintains a strict anti-bullying policy and does not tolerate any form of violence, harassment, or intimidation within the campus.

As of reporting, GMA News said it is still seeking a statement from the Department of Education regarding the incident.

The video has since circulated widely online, with many people waiting for the outcome of the school's investigation and any response from the Department of Education.

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Meanwhile, A 46-year-old motorcycle taxi rider was allegedly killed by his own passenger after being stabbed with an ice pick in Caloocan early Tuesday morning. The suspect also allegedly stole the victim's motorcycle before fleeing, according to a report on GMA News' Balitanghali. The victim had reportedly dropped off his passenger in Kaunlar Village, Barangay 20, Caloocan, at around 1:30 a.m. Moments later, the passenger allegedly attacked the rider by repeatedly stabbing him in the side with an ice pick.

Source: KAMI.com.gh