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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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…
An armed incident in a South Cotabato educational institution in the Philippines resulted in the death of three people and the injury of eight others, reports news agencies. The tragedy occurred on Friday in the town of Banga in the south of the country, transmitting the RIA News. The local mayor, Albert Palencia, confirmed information about the victims. "On Friday, three people were killed in a school in the south of the Philippines, eight othe…
At least two dead in South Cotbatao school shooting
MANILA, Philippines — At least two people were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines on Friday, a regional disaster agency worker told AFP, the country's third deadly campus incident since June.Local rescuers received a call about gunfire on the campus of Banga National High School in South Cotabato province in Mindanao at about 1:30 p.m. (0530 GMT)."From what I know, they are both students. There's really no complete details a…
Third deadly campus attack since June kills at least two in southern Philippines, rescuer says
MANILA, Sept 18 — At least two people were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines today, a regional disaster agency worker told AFP, the country’s third deadly...
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