Official Statement of Bulacan State
University
Words cannot express the deep grief of the Bulacan State
University over the tragedy that
befell its freshmen BS Tourism students under the College
of Home Economics who went on an
experiential learning trip at Madlum
River
The University has never experienced a kind of sadness and
loss this deep and intense in its 110 years of existence.
The entire academic community from the University President,
Administrators, Faculty, Personnel and Students gnaw in agony in sympathy to
the families of the Students.
In this horrible time, Bulacan State
University
The University humbly offers its best efforts to express empathy
to the families of:
Mikhail Alcantara Michelle Ann
Rose Bonzo
Helena Marie
Marcelo Sean Rodney Alejo
Jeannette Rivera Mary
Magdaline Navarro
Maiko Eleva Bartolome
The University community appeals for sobriety and request
the public for prayers of grace, hope and comfort for the grieving families.
In response to this event, a Crisis Committee was created to
conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances of the
tragedy and will take decisive and appropriate measures on the basis of its
findings.
As the university wait for the complete results of this
undertaking, allow the university, the space and time to mourn and cry over the
irreplaceable loss of its sons and daughters.
We will be issuing another official statement in the days to
come.