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Bohol bolsters school security following Zamboanga City shooting incident
Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado has ordered enhanced police presence and security protocols across schools in Bohol province following a shooting at an educational institution in Zamboanga City. The directive aims to ensure student and staff safety across the region.
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TAGBILARAN CITY — Bohol's provincial government has moved to strengthen security measures at schools throughout the province in response to a shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University's junior high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday.
Governor Erico Aristotle "Aris" Aumentado instructed the Bohol Provincial Police Office to heighten protective measures, directing Police Col. Patricio Degay Jr., the office's chief, to increase police visibility and implement tighter security protocols at educational institutions across Bohol.
The directive represents a precautionary response to ensure the safety of students and staff members in the wake of the incident in Zamboanga City. School administrators have been advised to coordinate with local law enforcement to review existing security arrangements and implement additional safeguards where necessary.
Official details regarding the specific security enhancements remain under development as police and school officials continue coordination efforts. The measure underscores the regional government's commitment to maintaining secure learning environments for young people across the province.