PNP probes source of fake DLSU-Dasmariñas shooting claim
The Philippine National Police is investigating the source of a false report regarding a mass shooting at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. Authorities confirmed the report was baseless and warned the public against spreading misinformation that causes unnecessary panic.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing challenge of social media-driven misinformation and its potential to incite public fear and disrupt educational institutions.
Manila Bulletin - PNP probes source of fake DLSU-Dasmariñas shooting claim
PNP probes source of fake DLSU-Dasmariñas shooting claim
The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered an investigation to trace the source of a false mass shooting report at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas that circulated on social media and group chats.
Police clarified that a Sept. 30 death inside a vehicle at the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute was unrelated to the fake shooting report and warned the public against combining the two incidents.
The PNP strengthened school security measures following recent campus shootings in Tacloban, Zamboanga and South Cotabato, including a nationwide review of security protocols and coordination with DepEd on active shooter drills.
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