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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In a school in the Philippines, at least six students were killed in a firearms attack. There are also supposed to be numerous seriously injured.
Three Students Killed in Philippine School Shooting in South Cotabato, Suspected 16-Year-Old Gunman Dead
MANILA: Three students were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines on Friday, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman who turned the gun on himself, provincial officials said.Eight others were injured, with four in critical condition, and all the victims were students aged 14 to 17, said Albert Palencia, mayor of Banga town in South Cotabato, where the shooting took place.The incident follows two fatal gun incidents since Jun…
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Philippines: At least 2 students killed in school shooting
At least one gunman reportedly fired gunshots at a school in the southern Philippines on Friday, officials said, adding that several students had been taken to the hospital. At least two students were killed in the incident, authorities said, while several others were injured. Emergency services were called to Banga National High School in South Cotabato province in Mindanao at about 1:30 p.m. local time (0530 GMT). Banga town mayor Albert Pale…
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