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Philippine school shooting reveals systemic failures amid bullying concerns

A fatal shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, Philippines, has highlighted significant systemic failures within the country's educational institutions. The incident, which involved two students aged 14 and 15, is believed to have stemmed from a dispute related to school bullying. Investigations revealed that the firearms used were a .38 revolver linked to a security agency and a 9mm pistol registered to a police officer, raising further concerns about weapon accessibility and oversight. AI

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Philippine school shooting reveals systemic failures amid bullying concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Fatal shooting exposes ‘systemic failures’ in Philippine schools

    A rare shooting at a public high school in the central Philippines that left three students dead and seven injured has gripped the country amid concerns over campus safety and the mental well-being of young people. Two Grade 9 students, aged 14 and 15, were arrested over the inci…