Ateneo Releases Statement Denouncing Bullying, Vows to expel Joaquin Montes if Found Guilty
In a move to disperse open hints that they are enduring the savage and degenerate conduct of their students, the Ateneo De Manila University discharged an announcement censuring the bullying occurrence that happened ideal inside their grounds, and guaranteed to give full discipline to the liable understudy once the examination is done.
Removal If Necessary: In a report from Inquirer, the Ateneo De Manila University organization headed by its leader Jose Ramon Villarin SJ, guaranteed the people that they are not enduring any sort of savagery in their grounds, and bullying has no place in their school.
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Father Villarin, or Fr. Jett as he is affectionately called by students, likewise pledged that the school won’t waver to force the stringest discipline of removal to the presumed student onced demonstrated that he is blameworthy of grave wrongdoing.
Dignity Of Others
Fr. Jett further stated that ADMU follows a code of conduct, and promotes to the students the importance of respecting the dignity of others. He has talked to the students involved in the incident and is made aware of their rights and responsibilities.
“A hallmark of Ateneo education is teaching our young men to respect the dignity of others, to practice the value of communication and dialogue, and to cultivate the compassion and discipline we all need to build mutual respect and peace in the community,” Fr. Villarin further stated.
Highest Priority
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Fr. Villarin also assured the people that ADMU is not treating the incident lightly, but is “treating the matter with the highest priority and urgency.” He said that the Committee on Discipline of the Junior High School department has been meeting regularly to expedite the investigation.
“As we go through this process and move towards a disciplinary decision, I request you to be mindful of consequences spiraling out of control when specific videos and comments are shared on social media. Again, I assure you we are treating the matter with the highest priority and urgency,” Villarin warned the public.
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