Photo: Mayor Jon-Jon Ferrer office
SEVEN Grade 5 students sustained injuries after being allegedly stabbed by a Grade 8 student inside a private school in General Trias City, Cavite, on Tuesday morning.
The incident took place around 8:00 a.m. at Bethel Academy School in Barangay Sta. Clara, sending shock and panic throughout the campus and the local community. According to a teacher who witnessed the event, the suspect came down from the second floor of the building and entered the victims’ classroom on the ground floor, where the attack happened without immediate warning.
All seven injured students were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical treatment. General Trias City Mayor Jon‑Jon Ferrer reported that while most of the victims received initial care, two of them had to be transferred to a larger medical facility to undergo surgery due to the severity of their wounds. The local government has assured full assistance to the affected students and their families, covering medical and other necessary support. As part of standard protocols, classes at the school were immediately suspended following the incident.
Authorities, including the Police Regional Office 4A led by PBGen. Hansel Marantan is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact motive behind the attack and gather all relevant details. Marantan confirmed that the situation is now fully under control and that there is no remaining security threat on the school premises. Investigators continue to interview witnesses and review circumstances surrounding the incident to build a clear picture of what happened.
In response to the incident, school officials have coordinated closely with local government units, the Philippine National Police, the City Social Welfare and Development Office, and the Department of Education to strengthen safety measures and prevent similar events in the future.
The City Government has ordered stricter implementation of safety protocols in all public and private schools across the city, including more rigorous inspection of students’ belongings. Additionally, the City Social Welfare and Development Office will lead psychosocial support and counseling sessions for students and staff who may have experienced trauma from the incident.
