Teacher Fatally Stabbed at Baybay National High School Triggers Outrage and Social Media Campaign for Justice
In a tragic incident that has shocked the community, a 29-year-old teacher was found stabbed to death at Baybay National High School in Baybay City, Leyte. The gruesome crime took place on Sunday, November 5, and has stirred public outrage, leading to a social media campaign demanding justice for the victim.
The victim was identified as Peejay Gonzaga Montero, a dedicated teacher residing in Barangay San Isidro. Montero’s lifeless body, covered in blood, was discovered on the ground near a water tank post, close to a stockroom on the school premises. The Baybay Emergency Response Unit (BERU) alerted the local police station about the stabbing and subsequent death of the teacher.
Family members, former students, and colleagues of Montero are devastated by the loss and are now seeking justice. To amplify their cause, they have initiated a collective social media campaign using the hashtag #JusticeForSirPJMontero.
Expressing their profound grief, the Baybay National High School Supreme Student Council and Campus Integrity Crusaders released a statement on their official Facebook page. We are sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family and hoping that they will receive the justice they deserve, the statement read.
The Office of the Schools Division Superintendent in Baybay City, under the leadership of Manuel Albaño, conveyed their sympathies to Montero’s family through a statement published on the Department of Education Baybay Records Section’s Facebook page. Additionally, they urged school principals, teachers, and staff to offer prayers and monetary support to the grieving family.
While the investigation into the murder is still ongoing, the victim’s family has made a heartfelt request to the public. They appeal for the refraining from sharing Montero’s photos on social media, as they wish to preserve his dignity and privacy during this difficult time.
The local police are leaving no stone unturned as they continue their in-depth investigation to identify the culprit/s behind this heinous act and establish the motive for the killing.
It is a tragedy that a dedicated educator, who played a crucial role in shaping the lives of young minds, has met such a brutal end. The community now seeks justice and closure, demanding that the perpetrator/s of this crime be held accountable for their actions.
The devastating loss of Peejay Gonzaga Montero serves as a reminder of the importance of valuing our teachers and ensuring their safety within educational institutions. The call for justice is reverberating through social media, as the online community joins hands to support the grieving family and seek justice for the slain teacher.
As the investigation progresses and more details come to light, the community remains hopeful that justice will prevail, providing solace to Montero’s family and closure to a grievous chapter in Baybay National High School’s history.
