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Legarda calls for tougher gun law enforcement after Zamboanga school shooting
A prominent Philippine senator has renewed calls for stricter enforcement of existing gun regulations following a shooting incident at a university in Zamboanga City. The appeal comes amid a series of school-related violence incidents across the country.
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MANILA — Senator Loren Legarda has urged the government to strengthen enforcement of gun laws in response to escalating school violence, pointing to recent shooting incidents in multiple regions including Cavite, Tacloban City, Bacolod City, and Zamboanga City.
Legarda made the statement following a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, in which two students were involved. The incident marks the latest in a troubling pattern of armed violence affecting educational institutions throughout the archipelago.
The senator's call emphasizes the need for more rigorous implementation of existing firearm regulations rather than new legislation. She underscored the government's responsibility to prevent such incidents through improved compliance mechanisms and stricter oversight of gun ownership and distribution.
The series of school violence cases has heightened public concern about safety in educational settings. Legarda's appeal reflects growing legislative interest in addressing the underlying factors contributing to armed incidents on campuses and in schools nationwide.