Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte visits the wake of Francis Jay Gumikib, the Grade 5 student who died 11 days after his teacher allegedly slapped him, in Antipolo City on Friday, October 6, 2023. Photo courtesy of Rizal Police Provincial Office MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will be providing assistance to the family of the Grade 5 student who died days after being allegedly slapped by his teacher in Antipolo City. During a visit to the wake of 14-year-old Francis Jay Gumikib on October 6, Vice President and concurrent Education Secretary Sara Duterte had a discussion with the student's parents on ways to expedite the case of their son.

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