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Ateneo de Zamboanga grapples with trauma week after campus shooting
A week after a deadly shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University's Tumaga campus claimed three lives, the institution and its community continue to process the tragedy. Grief counselors note that healing from such trauma cannot be rushed, as students and staff navigate their return to normalcy.
LSN Philippines ·
PAGADIAN CITY — Ateneo de Zamboanga University remains enveloped in sorrow following the August 18 shooting incident that left two high school students and the shooter dead on its Tumaga campus. While seven days have elapsed since the tragedy, the emotional toll on the academic community shows no signs of immediate resolution.
University officials and mental health professionals working with the institution have acknowledged that the grieving process cannot be confined to arbitrary timelines. The campus community, including students, faculty, and staff, faces the complex task of resuming academic activities while processing the trauma of the incident.
The university has reportedly intensified its support services for affected individuals, recognizing that some members of the campus community may require extended counseling and emotional assistance. The return to routine activities presents both a necessity and a challenge, as the institution seeks to provide a safe and healing environment for all stakeholders.
As Ateneo de Zamboanga moves forward, the broader Pagadian City community has also rallied to support the grieving institution. The incident has renewed conversations about campus safety and mental health resources in educational settings across the region.