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The Department of Education (DepEd) headquarters in Pasig City on February 6, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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Chalssea Kate Echegoyen

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178530206266320250206-department-education-deped-JC-8.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Department of Education (DepEd) headquarters in Pasig City on February 6, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it was investigating the incident at Elizalde National High School in Maco, Davao de Oro, where a teacher was allegedly assaulted by two Grade 10 students.</p><p>The incident, which happened on Monday, drew widespread attention after a video circulated on social media showing two students allegedly attacking a male teacher inside the school.</p><p>According to the Maco police, the altercation began after the teacher called the attention of one of the students for allegedly violating the school’s policy on wearing earrings. The student allegedly attempted to punch the teacher but was stopped by classmates. </p><p>Another student, later identified as the first student’s brother, then allegedly struck the teacher from behind.</p><p>In a statement, DepEd said it “deeply regrets” the incident, stressing that schools “must remain safe spaces built on mutual respect and safety for both our learners and educators.”</p><p>The department also expressed support for the teacher, who sustained injuries during the incident.</p><p>“DepEd extends its concern and support to our teacher who sustained physical injuries while performing his duty to uphold school rules and regulations. We recognize the dedication and emotional weight our teachers carry daily to foster a safe, orderly learning environment,” the agency said.</p><p>DepEd said the school administration and local authorities are conducting a fair and thorough investigation in accordance with due process.</p><p>“DepEd remains firm in its commitment to protecting the welfare of our educators while guiding our learners with compassion and accountability,” it added.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/7/28/guro-pinagsusuntok-umano-ng-dalawang-estudyante-sa-davao-de-oro-1022">Guro, pinagsusuntok umano ng dalawang estudyante sa Davao de Oro</a><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/27/marcos-wants-more-protection-for-children-vs-toxicity-hate-culture-in-social-media-1722"></a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/27/marcos-wants-more-protection-for-children-vs-toxicity-hate-culture-in-social-media-1722">Marcos wants more protection for children vs &#x27;toxicity, hate culture&#x27; in social media</a></div>

<p>The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it was investigating the incident at Elizalde National High School in Maco, Davao de Oro, where a teacher was allegedly assaulted by two Grade 10 students.</p>

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it was investigating the incident at Elizalde National High School in Maco, Davao de Oro, where a teacher was allegedly assaulted by two Grade 10 students.

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DepEd probes students' alleged assault on teacher in Davao De Oro

Chalssea Kate Echegoyen,

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Published July 29, 2026 01:17 PM PHT

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