Isa pang mag-aaral mula sa University of the Philippines (UP) ang kumpirmadong nasawi sa naganap na engkuwentro sa pagitan ng mga armadong grupo at militar sa probinsya ng Negros Occidental kamakailan.

Kasunod ito ng maugong na ulat patungkol sa pagkamatay ni UP Diliman student Alyssa Alano sa nasabing sagupaan.

Sa isang pahayag na ibinahagi ng UP Open University (UPOU) kamakailan, kinilala ang nasawing mag-aaral na si Maureen Keil Santuyo, isang Associate Arts student mula sa UPOU program.

“The UP Open University (UPOU) mourns the passing of Maureen Keil Santuyo, an Associate of Arts student of UPOU, and Alyssa Alano, a student of UP Diliman, who were killed during a recent military encounter in Negros Occidental,” saad nila sa kanilang pahayag.

Anila, “Ms. Santuyo was known among her peers as a compassionate youth advocate who has committed to supporting and working with marginalized agrarian communities. Our sympathies go out to the family she leaves behind.”

Nagpahayag din ang unibersidad ng “concerns” ukol sa naganap na engkuwentro, na may kinalaman sa karapatang pantao ng mga nasawing indibidwal.

“The University also expresses concerns over circumstances surrounding the military encounter. We call for a transparent and thorough investigation, with full accountability if human rights violations are established. We urge sobriety in public discourse, especially in instances that promote the spread of unverified accusations and the labeling of members of academic community without evidence,” anang UPOU.

“At the same time, we recognize the connection between these events and broader social issues, particularly long-standing agrarian concerns. As an open learning institution, we reaffirm our commitment to contribute to upliftment of disadvantaged Filipinos through accessible learning and to foster a learning environment where our students can think critically, engage with social issues, and contribute to empowering marginalized communities,” dagdag pa nila.

“In this time of loss, UPOU calls for compassion and for a shared commitment to finding the truth, ensuring accountability, and working toward a just, humane, and genuine peace,” pagtatapos nila.

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Matatandaang nanindigan ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR) na sila ay magkakasa ng isang hiwalay na imbestigasyon kaugnay sa engkuwentro—na siyang sinuportahan naman ng kongresistang si Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno.

“Suportado natin ang independent at patas na imbestigasyon ng Commission on Human Rights (CHR) para malaman ang buong katotohanan sa nangyaring engkwentro sa Negros Occidental, mapakinggan ang lahat ng panig, at mapanagot ang dapat managot,” saad ni Rep. Diokno sa kaniyang Facebook post noong Linggo, Abril 26.

MAKI-BALITA: Rep. Diokno, suportado imbestigasyon ng CHR sa pagkasawi ni Alyssa Alano, atbp.-Balita