Bereaved family of PLM CED student appeals for respect, accuracy amid grief

Written by Rob Carlo Elle • Board by Jian Muyano | 17 August 26

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The bereaved family of a Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of Education (CED) student who recently died in Sampaloc, Manila, on Aug. 14, is appealing to the public to refrain from spreading false information about her death as they continue to mourn their loss.

In an interview with the publication, Lester Quinol, the eldest brother of Alexandra “Alex” Quinol, said the family continues to struggle with her loss.

“Sa totoo lang, hanggang ngayon hindi ako makapaniwalang patay na ang kapatid ko,” Lester said.

He also mentioned that posts containing information the family considers false have caused them further pain.

“Sobra kaming nasasaktan dahil patay na nga siya, kung ano-anong post pa ang nakikita namin na wala namang katotohanan…Gusto kong sabihin na hindi po totoong nagpakamatay ang kapatid ko dahil hindi po niya gagawin ’yon. Napakarami niyang pangarap sa buhay,” he stressed.

He urged the public to respect his sister’s memory, remembering her as a kind person who was easy to love.

“Sana bigyan ninyo naman ng respeto ang pagkamatay ng kapatid ko. Dahil napakabuting bata ni Alex—siya yung tipo ng taong hindi mahirap mahalin,” Lester said.

Lester also stated that the family has not yet raised enough money to bring Alex’s remains from Manila to their home in Atimonan, Quezon Province.

The family needs to settle its funeral home expenses by the afternoon of Aug. 17, he added. Alex’s remains have been at a morgue in Manila for three nights, prompting the family to seek additional financial assistance.

“Tatlong gabi na siya sa morgue ngayon, kaya hindi na po namin kayang maghintay pa nang mas matagal dahil awang-awa na kami sa kanya,” he said.

The family is calling for financial assistance of any amount to help cover the expenses of bringing Alex’s remains home.

The family said it is still awaiting the official police report and has yet to release a formal statement on the circumstances surrounding Alex’s death.