Brother reveals jealousy and control behind Sta. Rosa school shooting

As Zhane fights for her life, her brother, Xyrus, shared details about the troubled relationship that preceded the tragic shooting at Sta. Rosa Integrated School.

According to Xyrus, Zhane and the suspect, Menard — who has since passed away — were in an on-again, off-again relationship for about a year.

"Nagmamakaawa kasi yung lalaki kaso nga ayaw na ng kapatid ko," Xyrus said. The breaking point, he added, came when Menard allegedly spread misinformation about Zhane. "May pinakalat kasi misinformation – buntis daw ang kapatid ko – siya mismo siya – nanggugulo dahil sa selos."

He stressed that there was no third party involved, but that jealousy consumed Menard.

Zhane had been planning to end the relationship. "Kinakausap na ako ng kapatid ko na ibebreak na nga daw nya. Tinulungan ko din ang kapatid ko na ayusin yung account nya sa Facebook at Messenger kasi nga may access si Menard doon," Xyrus recalled. He claimed Menard also created a fake account to reach her.

Xyrus said he had warned his sister against dating Menard. "Nung umpisa sinabihan ko wag na yun kasi may mga classmate akong babae na naging classmate sya at sinasabi nga nila noong grade 3 pa nga daw tinapon nya daw ang upuan sa titser."

He added that Menard was older than his Grade 10 classmates. "Dapat college na pero grade 10 pa rin sya... parang may sakit nga daw sa pagiisip."

Recalling another incident, Xyrus said Menard once punched a male classmate after seeing him borrow a mini-fan from Zhane, an act that sparked his jealousy.

Despite Menard’s possessive behavior, Xyrus said he never imagined he would harm his sister. "Di ko naisip gagawin nya yun sa kapatid ko. Alam namin mahal nya sya pero sobra ang ginagawa."

Though angry at the suspect, he clarified that he never wished for Menard to die.

The family is thankful for the support they’ve received and hopes to transfer Zhane to a private hospital given her condition. "Twice na sya na-revived," Xyrus shared, remaining hopeful: "Mabubuhay ang kapatid ko, lumalaban sya."

He also criticized the school’s security measures, saying the attack might have been prevented. "Dapat secured ang mga bata. Hindi pwede yung mga sumusundo ay nakakapasok agad. Dapat mga teachers ang maglalabas sa mga bata pag confirmed na meron nang susundo," he said.

Sta. Rosa Police Chief Maj. Williard Dulnuan assured that authorities are investigating the case and have increased patrols around schools. While school officials have remained silent, Dulnuan said coordination is underway to strengthen security protocols.