Filipino High School Salutatorian’s Graduation Speech Halted by School Officials : TP Social Media Stories Series [Video]

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Gist: Kristel Mallari, Batch 2015 Salutatorian of Sto. Nino Parochial School, was delivering her speech at her school’s graduation ceremony last March 21, 2015 when she was interrupted and altogether stopped by school officials after she began talking about what she claims to be injustices done to her by the school administration.

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“Respect begets respect. The school does not deserve respect and so, it is only just for the student to voice out her ideas and grievances. We always say that there would be a proper decorum for everything, but I firmly believe that if our right is already at risk, it is only rightful that we protect it from people who …