Mary Nicole Picar and Irish Sheen Manalo: Two Female Students Found Dead at Signal Village National High School

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Tragic Discovery of Two Female Students Found Dead at Signal Village National High School in Taguig City

In a shocking turn of events, the lifeless bodies of two female students were discovered inside an office at Signal Village National High School on the evening of Friday, November 10, 2023. Identified as Mary Nicole Picar, a 15-year-old Grade 10 student, and Irish Sheen Manalo, a 13-year-old Grade 8 student, the young girls were found hanging from a steel grill with a rope tightly bound around their necks.

The distressing incident was brought to light by another student who, upon learning through a group chat that Picar and Manalo had not returned home, decided to search for them within the school premises. It was around 11 p.m. when she stumbled upon the gruesome scene, forever etching the haunting images in her memory. She recalled seeing the two students at approximately 7:45 p.m., when they assured her they were on their way home. Little did she know that those would be their final moments.

As news of the tragic deaths spread, a wave of grief and shock engulfed the families of the two students, as well as the parents of their fellow schoolmates. Seeking justice for their daughters, they fervently implored the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, in hopes of uncovering the truth behind this heart-wrenching incident.

In response to the growing concerns, the Taguig police assured the public that their preliminary investigation did not indicate any foul play. “The initial evidence gathered by the Philippine National Police-Taguig and the Scene of Crime Operation (Soco) do not indicate foul play in the deaths of two female high school students whose lifeless bodies were discovered almost midnight of Friday, November 10, at Signal Village National High School,” stated the Taguig police in an official statement. However, they also emphasized the need to refrain from speculative remarks that may further distress the grieving families.

Meanwhile, the Taguig City Government extended its full support to the bereaved families during this time of inexplicable misfortune. Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, deeply moved by the tragedy, has instructed the authorities to conduct an exhaustive investigation that will shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident. In an appeal to the public, Mayor Cayetano urged everyone to exercise caution and avoid sharing unverified information on social media, as it could inadvertently cause additional pain to the grieving families.

Amidst this dark period, the city of Taguig seeks solace in faith and unity. Mayor Cayetano implores church leaders, teachers, school administrators, parents, and community leaders to come together to support the young people affected by this harrowing experience. It is through collective strength and compassion that the community can help these individuals navigate the difficult path of healing and understanding.

As investigations continue, the bereaved families and the entire community anxiously await answers, hoping to find closure and peace in the wake of this unimaginable tragedy. The memory of Mary Nicole Picar and Irish Sheen Manalo will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved them. May they find eternal solace in a world beyond, as the living strive to comprehend the inexplicable events that occurred within the walls of Signal Village National High School. (SunStar Philippines).