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Duterte pushes enhanced security measures in schools following Banga shooting
Vice President Sara Duterte has called for stronger school security protocols following a deadly shooting at a South Cotabato high school that claimed multiple student lives. The VP visited bereaved families on Monday, offering condolences and financial assistance.
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BANGA, South Cotabato — Vice President Sara Duterte visited two families who lost children in the September 18 shooting at Banga National High School on Monday morning, offering condolences and financial support to the grieving relatives.
The incident, which left multiple students dead, has prompted fresh discussions on school safety measures across the country. Speaking with reporters following her visits, Duterte stressed the need for educational institutions to strengthen their security frameworks to prevent similar tragedies.
The Vice President's visit came days after security officials from the Department of Interior and Local Government and Philippine National Police conducted their own assessment of the school following the shooting. The incident has underscored persistent concerns about campus safety and the adequacy of security protocols in educational facilities.
Duterte's push for enhanced school security reflects broader efforts by government officials to address vulnerabilities in institutions that serve as gathering places for thousands of young Filipinos daily. Her calls for strengthened measures have reignited discussions on balancing school accessibility with necessary safety precautions.