Assailant-suspect posts bail
TUGUEGARAO, Cagayan -- Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday announced that he will be “personally monitoring” the case of the third-year medical technology student who was shot in the parking lot of a university here
CCTV footage of the shooting and beating of the victim, identified as Althea Vivien Mendoza, went viral on Nov. 13.
“I was appalled by the viral video showing Saint Paul University-Tuguegarao student Althea Vivien Mendoza being shot and beaten by another student inside their school campus,” Abalos said in a statement.
“Rest assured that I will personally monitor this case and ensure that justice is done,” he continued.
Abalos added he would engage with educators to explore methods for enhancing the safety of children within school premises.
He also hoped schools could devise improved strategies for identifying troubled or disturbed individuals, enabling earlier intervention.
“I ask the public to join me put an end to violence against women and children,” the Department of the Interior and Local Government chief said.
The suspect was temporarily released on Nov. 16 after posting a P236,000 bail.
Police Regional Office 2 spokesperson Major Sharon Mallinllin told media that respondent Kristian Rafael Ramos, a medical technology student, was able to post bail on Nov. 16.
“He was able to post a P200,000 bail for frustrated murder and P36,000 for violating BP 881 (Batas Pambansa Bilang 881 or Omnibus Election Code,” Mallinllin said Nov. 17.
She added the bail order was issued by Tuguegarao City Regional Trial Court Branch 5.
CCTV footage of the shooting and beating of the victim, identified as Althea Vivien Mendoza, went viral on Nov. 13.
“I was appalled by the viral video showing Saint Paul University-Tuguegarao student Althea Vivien Mendoza being shot and beaten by another student inside their school campus,” Abalos said in a statement.
“Rest assured that I will personally monitor this case and ensure that justice is done,” he continued.
Abalos added he would engage with educators to explore methods for enhancing the safety of children within school premises.
He also hoped schools could devise improved strategies for identifying troubled or disturbed individuals, enabling earlier intervention.
“I ask the public to join me put an end to violence against women and children,” the Department of the Interior and Local Government chief said.
The suspect was temporarily released on Nov. 16 after posting a P236,000 bail.
Police Regional Office 2 spokesperson Major Sharon Mallinllin told media that respondent Kristian Rafael Ramos, a medical technology student, was able to post bail on Nov. 16.
“He was able to post a P200,000 bail for frustrated murder and P36,000 for violating BP 881 (Batas Pambansa Bilang 881 or Omnibus Election Code,” Mallinllin said Nov. 17.
She added the bail order was issued by Tuguegarao City Regional Trial Court Branch 5.
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