THE DEPARTMENT of Education has extended its condolences to the bereaved family and friends of a Grade 10 student of Maasin, Iloilo who passed away.

DepEd did not disclose any information. However, it said that the Child Protection Committee of the school is set to conduct psychosocial interventions for affected peers and teachers close to the said learner.

Likewise, Deped appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unconfirmed narratives as a sign of respect for the family during the time of grief while waiting for official reports from the authorities on the case.

The concerned school will also coordinate with the appropriate authorities, it added.