QUEZON City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Friday condemned the reported misconduct of a school principal involving minor students and assured the public that the local government will thoroughly investigate the matter.

“Hindi namin kailanman kukunsintihin ang ganitong gawi,” Belmonte said in an official statement.

“Titiyakin natin na magkakaroon ng masusing imbestigasyon sa kaso, at handa tayong magpaabot ng tulong legal sa mga biktima upang lalong mapatibay ang kaso laban sa akusado,” she added.

Schools Division Superintendent Carleen Sedilla earlier confirmed that they received complaints regarding the alleged sexual abuse of four minors by the principal.

Four Grade 10 students have filed a case against the accused principal.

Belmonte also urged other potential victims to come forward, ensuring that “the culprit will be punished and justice will be served.”

“Nais ko ring paalalahanan ang ating mga guro at mga opisyal ng paaralan na tungkulin ninyong bantayan, alagaan at gawing prayoridad ang kapakanan at kaligtasan ng ating mga bata habang sila ay nasa paaralan,” she emphasized.