“When I read about it, [I was surprised]. [It happened] in that setting pa. It was kind of surreal that that happened… They are educated and they had that kind of position in society [yet] they display that kind of behavior. It was really disappointing and it makes you angry also [because of its cause’s pettiness].”

– Pristine Melissa Roxas (III AB Comm)

“I think it’s typical of Filipino politicians to want to exert power. I heard there were misunderstandings in the fight—I think we need more evidence to see who’s at fault, who really started the fight.”

– Jessica Amanda Bauza (II BFA ID)

“It’s just a sad thing to know that at that time, no one really came to help. People who abuse their power like that shouldn’t be tolerated. No questions asked…they should be punished.”

– Aldo Matteo Dulay (I BS CTM)

“Two things. First, it’s very unbecoming, not just of a politician, but also of a person. Who would hurt a 14-year-old boy who is just playing golf? Second, it’s very unnecessary because it takes up so much media attention. If they wanted fame and the like, they should just rethink of what they did. It makes me feel ashamed of the Filipinos.”

–  Adeline Claire Seastres (IV AB Eu)

“It’s basically only a manifestation of the real world and how cruel it has come to be. We saw it coming na eh. Too bad it had to take its toll on the family for us to realize that.”

– Dan Abraham Guinigundo (III AB Eco)

“Actually, I just saw it in a blog. I haven’t seen it in the news so I want to reserve judgment. But it’s appalling. It’s common in the Philippines but it shouldn’t be. If it’s true, it’s a bad thing. It’s an abuse of power. I was just shocked.”

– Roberto Quilicot III, Philosophy teaching assistant

“For me, I don’t really care who started it or who got hurt. What’s important now is the truth.”

– Bryan Kenneth Uy (I BS MIS)

“I think politicians shouldn’t be able to get away with doing these kinds of things, especially to civilians. The even sadder part is how justice couldn’t be served to those harmed. Our legislators are supposed to create laws, not break them.”

– Maria Adela Ching (III AB PoS)

“Hindi man ako masyadong aware sa mga gulo nila eh. Kasi syempre, ‘pag nagsalita ‘yung isa, parang sila ‘yung tama. ‘Pag ‘yung isa naman ‘yung nagsasalita, parang tama din sila. Nakakalito kung saan ka pupuwesto.”

– Estelita Navarro, maintenance staff

“I think it’s a petty, childish fight turned into an issue of power because of pride. I actually think it’s stupid.”

– Earl Paulo Diaz (IV BS ES)