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Education official clarifies Sultan Kudarat school shooting reports as false alarm
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has confirmed that reports of a shooting incident at a high school in Sultan Kudarat province were unfounded. The clarification came after provincial officials initially flagged the alleged incident on social media.
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MANILA — Education Secretary Sonny Angara has confirmed that reports of a shooting at Isulan National High School in Sultan Kudarat province on Wednesday were a false alarm, putting to rest initial concerns raised by local officials. Governor Datu Pax Ali S. Mangudadatu had posted on social media about an alleged shooting incident at the school, though no confirmed reports of injuries or casualties were reported at that time. Angara's confirmation that the incident was a false alarm provides clarity following the initial confusion about the alleged shooting. No further details were provided regarding how the false report originated or what prompted the initial alert. The incident underscores concerns about school safety in the region, though the all-clear status means students and staff at the institution face no immediate threat.