“We therefore appeal to the parents, and to the school officials who should take full responsibility and custody over children while in schools under the doctrine of loco parentis [in place of parents], to guide their children/students,” Brig. The slain rebel turned out to be a UPLB undergraduate student, John Carlo Capistrano Alberto. ADVERTISEMENTThe spokesperson said the AFP extends its sympathy towards the family of the slain student. He also relayed Madrigal’s request to young people, especially students, to be careful in joining school organizations, which might be mere fronts of communist rebels. Report the presence of these unscrupulous individuals to your AFP and allow us to save your children/students.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 17, 2019 13:29 UTC