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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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The attacker is apparently among the dead, too. According to the authorities, at least seventeen more students have been seriously injured.
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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.
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Leaning Left22Leaning Right26Center18Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Right
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- 40% of the sources lean Right
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L 33%
C 27%
R 40%
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