STATEMENT OF ALFRED VARGAS 

"Labis-labis ang aming pasasalamat sa walang patid na mga mensahe ng suporta na aming natanggap at patuloy na natatanggap mula sa inyong lahat. 

Aaminin ko na nanlumo ako pagkabasa ko ng desisyon. Parang gumuho ang mundo ko. Naawa ako sa aking mga anak. Nahiya ako sa kanila. I felt like I failed them as a parent. 

Wala na ba kaming matatakbuhan? Wala na bang tutulong sa anak kong na biniktima ng paulit-ulit na bullying? 

Seven years old lang ang anak ko. Sinaktan sya ng paulit-ulit, binigyan ng trauma, namiligro ang buhay niya, ipinahiya sa harap ng maraming tao. Sinira ang kanyang dignidad. Tapos sasabihin na "away bata" lang at wala na kaming magagawa? Paano na yung anak ko na biniktima? Wala ba syang karapatang mabuhay na ligtas at walang takot? 

But in our moment of doubt, all of you gave us clarity and purpose. You gave us strength. Nalaman namin na hindi kami nag-iisa. 

Yasmine, my children, and I are overwhelmed with gratitude. 

You have inspired us to continue working for the truth and for a safer community for our children. 

We give back your love by pledging that we will not give up. We say no to bullying with greater determination. Itutuloy namin ang aming pagtutol at paglaban sa bullying. 

From the bottom of our hearts, we deeply and sincerely thank you. 

Maraming, maraming salamat sa inyong pagmamahal at panalangin."

Supporters of the family took to the comment section to express their unwavering support, with many assuring Alfred and Yasmine of their prayers as they seek justice for their child. Several netizens also voiced hope that the recent development would not discourage the couple from continuing their fight for what they believe is right.