In an official statement, the Schools Division Office expressed its condolences to the families of the two learners and said it is working with the local government and other concerned agencies to provide assistance to those affected.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident, while the Schools Division Office said it is fully cooperating with the ongoing probe.
The DepEd office also appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unverified information and to respect the privacy of the learners and their families, particularly in sharing names, photos and videos.