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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Three people died in a shooting at a school in the south of the Philippines on Friday (18), including the 16-year-old suspect, and eight others were injured, said the mayor of the city. Four of the eight wounded were in critical condition and all the victims were students between 14 and 17 years old, told Reuters the mayor of the city of Banga, Albert Palencia. The incident occurs after two shootings at schools in the south of the country since …
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Classes suspended across Banga town following attack at National High School in South Cotabato province
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