One killed, four injured in Philippines school shooting, provincial governor says
- On Sept 18, a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato left one person dead and four others injured, according to Provincial Governor Reynaldo Tamayo.
- The incident follows two other school shootings in the south since the start of the year, marking a concerning trend for the Philippines where violence at schools was previously rare.
- Police Chief Master Sergeant Reggie Faderon reported authorities are verifying details regarding the motive, while The Department of Education announced it is providing psychological support to those affected.
- Classes at Banga were suspended immediately following the incident as law enforcement secured the perimeter, prioritizing student safety during the active response.
- The Philippines has relatively strict gun ownership regulations, including background checks and psychological evaluations, yet illegal firearms remain in circulation, complicating prevention efforts.
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Several people were injured in a shooting at a high school in the Philippines, Reuters reported, citing police, News.bg reports. "There are injuries. It's not just one, but we are currently clarifying the details," said police officer Reggie Faderon. Second school shooting in a month School shootings are rare in the Philippines. However, the current incident comes after another shooting on August 18, in which two students, including the shooter,…
School shooting in southern Philippines leaves one dead and four injured
At least one person was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, authorities said, raising fresh concerns over a series of violent incidents at schools in the country. The shooting took place in Banga town in South Cotabato province. Provincial Governor Reynaldo Tamayo confirmed […]
At least one dead, four injured in school shooting in southern Philippines - BusinessWorld Online
MANILA — At least one person was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, the provincial governor said. The incident follows two shootings since June at schools in the south of the country. School shootings were previously rare in the Philippines. The Department of […]
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