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Final victim of South Cotabato school shooting laid to rest
A month after the fatal shooting at Banga National High School, the last of three students killed in the incident was buried Saturday as family members renewed calls for justice.
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KORONADAL CITY — Angelito Perra, 14, was laid to rest on Saturday, Oct. 17, concluding the burial of three students who lost their lives in the shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato. Perra was shot in the back during the incident that occurred a month earlier, marking the final farewell for victims of the attack.
The teenager's funeral drew grieving relatives who used the occasion to renew their calls for justice in connection with the shooting. The incident has left deep scars across the community and raised urgent questions about school safety in the region.
The deaths of the three students have prompted widespread concern among parents and educational officials about the security measures at educational institutions. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack as families await answers and accountability for those responsible.