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Philippines foils second planned school attack in Leyte

Philippine authorities thwarted a planned school attack in Leyte province following a tip from Senator Bam Aquino. The threat, which involved an impending mass shooting, was traced to a 14-year-old student at Tolosa National High School who had created multiple Facebook accounts to spread alarming messages. The student was apprehended and, due to being under 15, was placed under the care of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. AI

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Philippines foils second planned school attack in Leyte

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Philippines foils second planned high school attack in Leyte in days

    Philippine authorities successfully foiled another possible school attack in Leyte province just two days after Monday’s deadly shooting in Tacloban City, thanks to a timely tip from Senator Bam Aquino. The senator, nephew of former president Corazon Aquino, informed Interior Sec…