University Takes Legal Action Following Campus Security Breach
The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) is moving forward with legal charges against individuals responsible for a disturbing confrontation that occurred within its Basak campus on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The institution confirmed this decisive action in an official statement released on Thursday, November 20, while simultaneously reassuring parents and guardians that this was an isolated event.
Timeline of the Campus Incident
The security breach unfolded at approximately 3:50 p.m. on November 18, 2025, when unauthorized visitors entered the Basak campus and confronted a student. According to initial investigations, the group included a former student accompanied by several companions. The situation escalated quickly, resulting in a physical assault that was captured on video.
The viral footage shows the former student attacking another student inside a classroom, creating panic and causing students to scramble for safety. University officials immediately reported the incident to authorities and have since been gathering evidence, including affidavits and documentation, to support the filing of formal complaints.
University Response and Security Review
In response to the incident, USJ-R has initiated multiple measures to address both immediate concerns and long-term security improvements. The university emphasized that student safety remains its top priority and has implemented several key actions:
- Launching an internal investigation to identify any policy lapses
- Reviewing and strengthening existing security protocols
- Providing debriefing and support services for affected students
- Directly communicating with parents and guardians about safety measures
The university's internal probe aims not only to hold accountable those who violated school rules and laws but also to fortify campus security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Public Reaction and Calls for Improved Security
The incident has sparked significant online discussion and criticism, with many netizens questioning how the group managed to bypass existing security protocols. This has led to broader calls for tighter access control measures in private educational institutions across the Philippines.
Despite the criticism, USJ-R maintains that its Basak campus continues to be a safe learning environment. The university has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency throughout the investigation process and has promised to implement any necessary security enhancements identified through their ongoing review.
