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School shooting in South Cotabato kills six students, injures 17
A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato on Friday left six students dead and 17 others wounded. Senator Risa Hontiveros has called for immediate action to prevent such incidents from becoming commonplace in the Philippines.
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MANILA, Philippines – A mass shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato on Friday afternoon claimed six lives and left 17 others injured, prompting fresh calls from lawmakers to address gun violence in the country's education sector.
Senator Risa Hontiveros said in a statement that such tragic incidents cannot be allowed to become part of the Philippines' new reality. The senator stressed the need for comprehensive measures to protect students and school staff from armed violence.
The shooting, which occurred during school hours, marks one of the deadliest attacks on an educational institution in recent Philippine history. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the identity of the shooter.
The tragedy has reignited debate over gun control policies and school security protocols in the Philippines. Education officials and parents have expressed alarm over student safety, with some calling for enhanced security measures at schools nationwide.
The government has not yet released detailed statements regarding the investigation or any policy responses to the shooting at this time.