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Education chief calls for comprehensive school safety strategy after Zamboanga shooting
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has urged communities to implement a coordinated approach to campus security and student welfare following a fatal shooting at a university in Zamboanga City that claimed two young lives.
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MANILA — Education Secretary Sonny Angara has called for a holistic, whole-of-society strategy to enhance school safety and protect youth following the deadly shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) in Zamboanga City.
Angara made the call on Wednesday as he reiterated his condolences to the families affected by the incident, which resulted in the deaths of two minors on campus.
The education chief's statement underscores growing concerns about security threats in educational institutions across the Philippines and highlights the need for comprehensive responses that extend beyond campus boundaries. His appeal for a coordinated approach suggests involvement from multiple stakeholders, including school administrators, local government units, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations.
The shooting at AdZU has renewed discussions about violence prevention measures in schools and the mental health support systems available to students. Education officials have indicated that addressing campus safety requires sustained commitment and collaboration among all sectors of society responsible for youth protection and development.