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Three killed and five injured in school shooting in central Philippines
Police said two armed students opened fire after alleged bullying, and investigators are still determining the motive and how the pistols were brought onto campus.
- On Monday, June 22, 2026, two students opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, killing three students and wounding seven others. Police took both suspects, aged 14 and 15, into custody following the 9 a.m. attack.
- Investigators are examining reports that the suspects were victims of bullying; PRO-8 Director Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy stated the pair allegedly opened fire in two classrooms while officials establish the full sequence of events.
- National Police spokesperson Allen Rae Co revealed a 9mm pistol used in the attack was issued to a policewoman, while the.38-calibre revolver remained untraced. San Jose National High School, serving over 1,500 students, relied on only one guard at multiple entrances.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a thorough investigation and directed authorities to boost security in schools nationwide. The Department of Education deployed psychosocial support staff, with presidential spokesperson Claire Castro stating the president was 'saddened by this incident.'
- While school shootings remain rare in the Philippines, this attack echoes a July 2022 incident at Ateneo de Manila University that killed three people. Police are interviewing witnesses to determine if warning signs were missed before Monday's tragedy.
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