EDUCATION Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio joined on Wednesday the briefing of the local government of Taguig City on the death of two students in school.

Duterte-Carpio expressed her gratitude to Mayor Lani Cayetano for immediate action on the case.

“Maraming salamat sa mabilis na aksyon at tulong na ibinigay ninyo sa mga pamilya ng dalawang estudyante at sa paaralan,” she said.

On November 10, two female students were found dead inside the Signal Village National High School.

According to Taguig police, initial reports showed that there was no foul play.

The Vice President highlighted the importance of mental health awareness especially to the youth.

“Importante at mahalaga ang kalusugan hindi lamang ng katawan kundi ng ating pag-iisip lalo na ng ating mga kabataan,” Duterte-Carpio said.

“Hindi madali at magiging madali ang buhay pero napakahalaga na meron tayong napag-sasabihan at merong nakikinig. Ang lusog-isip ay mahalagang parte ng kalusugan at hindi dapat ipinagsawalang-bahala,” she added.

Also, she said that students may call the National Center for Mental Health if they need help regarding mental health.

Below is the list of hotlines:

1553 (Nationwide landline toll-free)
1800-1888-1553

Globe/TM
0966-351-4518
0917-899-8727

Smart/ TNT
0908-639-2672

“Bilang Secretary ng Department of Education patuloy tayong magtratrabaho at gagawa ng mga pamamaraan na masiguro na ligtas at protektado ang ating mga Pilipinong mag-aaral,” Duterte-Carpio said.