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Education chief visits Banga school after deadly campus shooting
Education Secretary Sonny Angara traveled to South Cotabato on Saturday to meet with staff and parents at Banga National High School, following a campus shooting that claimed three student lives.
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BANGA, South Cotabato — Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited Banga National High School on Saturday, Sept. 19, in the aftermath of a shooting that killed three students and wounded several others on campus the previous day.
During his visit, Angara met with teachers, parents, and school officials. Faculty members wore black armbands as a sign of mourning, while parents gathered on the school grounds amid heightened concern about campus safety.
The shooting has sparked renewed discussions about security measures at educational institutions across the country. Officials have pledged to review safety protocols and provide support to the affected school community.
The visit underscores the government's commitment to addressing the incident and providing assistance to students, staff, and families affected by the violence.