HS junior slain by fellow student

MALOLOS CITY– A 14-year-old high school junior was stabbed dead by a fellow student while another was wounded in an alleged gang war at Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School here on Wednesday afternoon.

The incident drew condemnation from students and alumni of the school, the largest in Central Luzon with over 10,000 enrollees.

The suspect, 16, was presented by his family to the police hours after the incident. He is now in the custody of city social workers.

Supt. David Poklay, city police chief, said the victim, together with his classmates, were waiting for his teacher when the suspect and other students barged into the classroom and started beating him up.

The victim’s classmates tried to help him but he was repeatedly stabbed.