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Amid viral video, ADMU president vows penalty for grave misconduct


The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) president has assured that an investigation into the violent incidents that have gone viral on social media is ongoing and that a disciplinary decision will be issued soon after.

Father Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ said the issue is being treated "with the highest priority and urgency."

The Jesuit priest said, in a statement posted on the official ADMU social media accounts, that the Junior High School Committee on Discipline has been conducting meetings and inquiries since the incident was reported.

"Let me be clear: the school does not condone such behavior. We have our codified standards of conduct and all students are made aware of these and their rights and responsibilities," said Villarin.

"The school is not silent on its stand on violence and it will not hesitate to impose the penalty of dismissal or even expulsion in cases of grave misconduct," he added.

Villarin was referring to the video that showed an Ateneo Junior High school student appeared to verbally taunt another student inside the bathroom as another one took the video.

After making the student choose whether to kiss his shoes and his private part or be beaten, the student proceeded to beat the other, taller student.

Villarin also said, "A hallmark of Ateneo education is teaching our young men to respect the dignity of others, to practice the value of communication and dialogue, and to cultivate the compassion and discipline we all need to build mutual respect and peace in the community." — BAP/KBK, GMA News

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