PHOTO: Rezel Mae Yting has passed away after she collapsed during Buwan ng Wika dance presentation in Tuburan

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Rezel Mae Yting has passed away after she collapsed during Buwan ng Wika dance presentation in Tuburan.

Grade 12 Student Dies After Collapsing During School Dance Presentation in Tuburan

A Grade 12 student of Tuburan National High School (TNHS) tragically passed away after collapsing in the middle of a dance performance for the school’s Buwan ng Wika celebration on Monday afternoon, August 18, 2025. READ MORE HERE

The victim was identified as Rezel Mae Yting, 17, a resident of Barangay Poblacion 8. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. inside the TNHS campus in Barangay Poblacion 7.

In an interview with XFM-Cebu, Rezel’s stepfather, Jerahmeel Plaza, said the teenager had joined a fun run two days prior, on Saturday, August 17, which may have affected her health. He explained that the event was not officially organized by the school but was allegedly encouraged by their P.E. teacher, who reportedly told students they would earn additional points for participating.

Following the activity, Rezel reportedly complained of body aches but still chose to attend school to take part in the scheduled dance presentation.
Plaza expressed disappointment over what he described as the lack of clear communication from the school regarding his stepdaughter’s sudden death.

Rezel’s remains are currently at St. Peter Funeral Chapel in Barangay Apalan, Tuburan. Her family is considering an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

The tragedy has raised questions about student safety, school accountability, and the pressures placed on learners to participate in activities beyond academics. Should schools and teachers set stricter guidelines to safeguard students’ health and well-being?