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Education chief visits Zamboanga after university shooting
Education Secretary Sonny Angara traveled to Zamboanga City Wednesday to assess response efforts following a fatal shooting at a private university. The official joined briefings with school leadership, local government, and police.
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PAGADIAN CITY – Education Secretary Sonny Angara arrived in Zamboanga City on Wednesday to review the response to a deadly shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) that occurred Tuesday morning.
Angara joined a situation briefing with AdZU President Fr. Guillrey Anthony Andal, SJ, local government officials, and representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assess the incident and coordinate next steps.
The shooting at the private institution marks a significant security concern in the region and has prompted high-level government attention. The briefing focused on the circumstances surrounding the attack and measures being implemented to ensure campus safety moving forward.
The visit underscores the education department's commitment to supporting affected institutions and working with local authorities to address security challenges in schools across the country.