Zamboanga school communities reinforce campus security amid school shooting
Following a school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, local authorities and the Department of Education are implementing enhanced security measures. These include stricter campus access, police visibility, and a focus on the psychosocial well-being of students.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining safety in educational institutions while balancing the need for open learning environments.
MANILA, Philippines - School communities across Zamboanga has mobilized shared governance networks and local partnerships to reinforce campus security and prioritize learner and personnel well being following the school shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University last Tuesday.The response follows Education Secretary Sonny Angara's visit to the the school on Wednesday to offer support and assess security concerns.During a coordination meeting held on Thursday, Department of Education Region 9 Regional Director Ronelo Al Firmo met with school heads and reiterated Angara's urgent directive to tighten security protocols while placing equal emphasis on the mental health and psychosocial welfare of all learners and school staff."Under the mandate of President Bongbong Marcos, our top priority is to make our schools safe havens for learning.
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