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DepEd launches probe into deadly South Cotabato school shooting
The Department of Education has initiated an investigation into a shooting incident at a South Cotabato school that resulted in three student deaths. DepEd officials condemned the violence and extended condolences to the victims' families and school community.
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MANILA — The Department of Education announced Saturday that it has opened a formal investigation into a recent school shooting in South Cotabato province that claimed the lives of three students.
DepEd officials issued a statement condemning what they characterized as a "violent act" and expressed sympathy for the affected families and the broader school community impacted by the incident.
The investigation underscores growing concerns about security at educational institutions across the country. School authorities are expected to cooperate fully with the DepEd inquiry as it seeks to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The department has not released additional details regarding the incident, including the identities of the victims or the circumstances that led to the shooting. Officials said further information would be made available as the investigation progresses.