Krisel Mallari wins: UST accepts salutatorian who spoke against high school

Krisel Mallari, the salutatorian who tried delivering a speech against her school at the graduation rites in March, has been allowed to enroll at the University of Santo Tomas' accountancy program after initially being denied her certificate of good moral character.

According to UST's official student publication, The Varsitarian, Mallari has been advised of this development together with her lawyer, following a continuing squabble between her and officials of the Santo Niño Parochial School regarding the certificate of good moral character issued to her.

The certificate issued by the high school is one of the requirements before a student is admitted into the university.

Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy Dean Patricia Empleo said Mallari "was accepted on the merit of the credentials she presented to us."

Empleo: She was accepted on the merit of the credentials she presented to us.

— The Varsitarian (@varsitarianust) August 4, 2015

The Varsitarian also said the student is currently processing her enrollment with her lawyer and her father.

Kasalukuyan nang pinoproseso ni Mallari, kasama ang kaniyang abogado at ama, ang kaniyang enrollment.

— The Varsitarian (@varsitarianust) August 4, 2015

On Monday, Mallari said in a manifestation that the school seemed "sarcastic" in issuing a "qualified" certificate that detailed the status of the cases filed with the Court of Appeals and the Quezon City Regional Trial Court, something which she said was no longer necessary.

The CA's Second Division earlier directed her alma mater to issue the certificate of good moral character, insisting Mallari should not be prevented from pursuing higher education. -Rose-An Jessica Dioquino/NB, GMA News