A 62-year-old public high school teacher was discovered dead inside her home in Barangay Bolong Este on Saturday evening, October 25, authorities confirmed.
Police identified the victim as Felicitas Sumbanon Deramas, a long-time educator in the area. According to the Sta. Barbara Municipal Police Station (MPS), the incident was reported around 6:30 p.m. after the victim’s sister, Herthrodes Deramas Gabriel, found her lifeless body lying on the floor of her residence.
Initial investigation indicated that Deramas had been battling diabetes and hypertension and had previously suffered a stroke. She was reportedly living alone at the time of her death.
Police said there were no signs of forced entry or foul play, and the victim’s family has declined an autopsy, believing her death to be of natural causes.
Neighbors and former colleagues described Deramas as a dedicated teacher and a kind-hearted member of the community who had served in the public school system for decades