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The parents of a public school student who suffered third-degree burns during a class experiment sought Cebu City Hall’s help in paying for her hospital bills.

Following the incident, an insurance system for public school students was proposed.

Jovy and Herman Donadillo appealed to some city councilors for help, saying they could not afford the treatment of the burns on their daughter’s face, neck, arms, legs and thighs.

Christy Joy, 15, and her classmates were reportedly working on an experiment during their chemistry class at the Camp Lapu-Lapu National High School when the chemicals came in contact with her skin.

Who’s responsible?

City Councilor Gerardo Carillo said they will find out how the incident happened, who was responsible for it and if there was negligence on the part of the school officials.
He assured, though, that the City will pay for the hospital bills and the medicines.

“The City Government will foot the bill, the City will shoulder their expenses, but we will also check why it happened in the school and who is responsible for it,” Carillo told reporters yesterday. - Sun Star Cebu