Teacher accused of slapping student suspended for 3 mos
By J.Lo
Department of Education (DepEd) announced 90-day suspension for teacher Dianne accused of slapping Grade 5 student who passed away.
Suspension has been implemented as preventive measure while investigation is ongoing.
Male student, Francis Jay Gumikib, died of brain edema according to death certificate released on October 5,2023.
Death certificate cited "suspected presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis" and "child physical abuse" as contributing factors to his death.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun previously said Gumikib's death certificate was lacking crucial piece of information specific cause of brain hemorrhage, which should have been listed under "underlying cause of death."
Dr. Fortun also highlighted aside from trauma, hemorrhage can also result from an uncommon condition called meningoencephalitis.
Elena Minggoy, mother of 14-year-old student, said teacher reportedly slapped her son after being scolded during their exams at Peñafrancia Elementary School in Antipolo City.
Gumikib died on October 2, three days after he was hospitalized and fell into coma.
DepEd Order No. 40 or Child Protection Policy forbids teachers from using corporal punishment to discipline student, which refers to any disciplinary act involving "physical, humiliating, or degrading punishment."
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