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UP student found alive after six days missing in Laguna
Philippine National Police rescued a missing University of the Philippines student from San Pablo City on Friday after she disappeared for six days. The fourth-year student, whose identity remains undisclosed, reportedly attempted suicide twice during her absence, prompting police to highlight the importance of mental health support.
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The student was located in Laguna province on Friday, concluding a search that raised concerns across the academic community. The Philippine National Police said the discovery underscores the critical need for psychological intervention and support services for young people facing mental health challenges.
While details surrounding the circumstances of her disappearance remain limited, authorities confirmed the student had been missing for six days before being found. The case has drawn attention to the mental health crisis affecting university students across the country.
Police officials emphasized that the rescue highlighted gaps in available mental health resources for students and called for enhanced support systems in educational institutions. The incident comes amid growing awareness of psychological pressures faced by tertiary-level students in the Philippines.
The student's identity has been withheld to protect her privacy during recovery. Authorities did not disclose further details about her current condition or whether she will receive counseling and psychiatric support.