At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting
A shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines has resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, while classes in the municipality have been suspended.
Why it matters
School shootings are rare in the Philippines, making this event a significant concern for local public safety and educational policy.
Image source, Philippine Red Cross/Facebook Image caption, Philippine Red Cross workers and local rescue personnel were on the scene
A shooting at a high school in southern Philippines has left at least one person dead and several injured.
The incident happened on Friday afternoon at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, in Mindanao province.
Local media and officials have reporting conflicting casualty figures. The identities of the shooter and the victims have not been confirmed.
The Department of Education said in a statement that it was "deeply concerned by the reported shooting incident".
"Our immediate priority is the safety and well-being of our learners, teachers and school personnel," the statement said, adding it was coordinating with authorities to verify the incident and provide necessary support.
"We urge everyone to remain calm and refrain from sharing unverified information as authorities continue their investigation."
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