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MANILA, Philippines – The University of the East (UE) Manila community didn’t only lose a building when a blaze raged through the school on Saturday, April 2.
Netizens expressed their sentiments and heartbreak after learning what happened to the university.
Future school ko nasusunog :(( UE Manila is on fire right now God mag-eenroll palang ako sa 6 enebe!! Ingat people!!
— anina (@AninaJannM) April 2, 2016
Daming memories sa UE CAS Building. Spent my entire 2006-2009 on that place rehearsing with UEC for international competitions. Kalungkot.
— Däle (@chrsdle) April 2, 2016
All my love goes with everyone in UE. Such terribly sad news
— kyle (@protacks) April 2, 2016
Former students also expressed their sadness over what happened to their alma mater.
//Naiiyak ako s nangyaring ito s Alma Mater at former Employer ko. Kung hindi dahil s UE d ko mapagtatapos ang mga anak ko. Maraming salamat UE. We will rise, UE! BANGON UE.
Posted by Nelly Dela Cruz on Sunday, 3 April 2016
It’s very hard to accept na parang 50% ng UE MANILA ang nasunog wala ka magawa habang nakikita mo ng actual na nasusunog…
Posted by Rachel Te on Saturday, 2 April 2016
I’m a one tough proud student of this University, I got my degree few years ago. I’m a Fire Fighter Volunteer who never…
Posted by Maria Christina Apple Martinez on Friday, 1 April 2016
The UE fire, the latest incident involving an academic institution, forged online solidarity among those affected.
In the week of March 28 to April 2, the Ateneo de Manila University was rocked by a bomb threat while the University of the Philippines-Diliman also lost its Faculty Center to a fire.
Other universities showed their support to the UE community through Facebook posts and comments, and #BangonUE on Twitter.
Kaya niyo yan #BangonUE
— The FEU Portraits (@FeuPortraits) April 2, 2016
We sympathize with @upsystem and @Official_UE #BangonUP #BangonUE @TagaLPU @LPUPIrates @LYCESGOManila pic.twitter.com/nnRSQTHu2s
— LPU Manila (@LPUManila) April 4, 2016
For most of the members of the UE community, however, the incident was more of a challenge to show their strength amid adversity.
//WE ARE WARRIORS, WE WILL RISE!Thank you warriors for adding the “BANGON UE” badge to your profile pics. Thanks…
Posted by Lualhati Recto on Monday, 4 April 2016
UE Warriors! always remember that we are WARRIORS. we con get through this! just pray for our beloved alma mater.
Posted by Lordlj Gonzales on Friday, 1 April 2016
This shared strength will play an important role in boosting the UE community’s morale as the university rebuilds the damaged building pegged at P22 million. – with a report by Aina Licodine/Rappler.com
Aina Licodine is a Rappler intern studying at the Far Eastern University.
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