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DSWD chief visits Banga school shooting victims and families
Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian traveled to South Cotabato on Sunday to assess the condition of victims and families affected by a deadly shooting at Banga National High School. The visit came days after the September 18 incident that claimed multiple lives on campus.
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BANGA, South Cotabato — Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian arrived here Sunday morning to conduct an on-site assessment of victims and families impacted by the shooting at Banga National High School (BNHS). The Cabinet official touched down shortly after 11 a.m. and proceeded to visit those injured in the attack, as well as parents and educators affected by the incident.
The September 18 shooting at the school resulted in multiple casualties and injuries, prompting government agencies to mobilize support for the affected community. Gatchalian's visit underscored the Department of Social Welfare and Development's commitment to providing immediate assistance and welfare services to those impacted by the violence.
The incident has drawn heightened scrutiny following reports that the shooter had planned the attack and issued prior warnings. The visit by the DSWD chief represents part of broader government response efforts to address the trauma and needs of the school community in the aftermath of the tragedy.