Teen student detained after alleged online threats against GenSan school

KORONADAL CITY — Authorities have taken a teenage student into the care of a youth detention facility following allegations that he made threatening posts on social media directed at an educational institution in General Santos City. Brig. Gen. Alan Manibog, director of Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12), announced the action on Tuesday, stating that the 15-year-old suspect was linked to the online threats. According to police records, the minor allegedly used a Facebook account to post the threatening messages targeting the school. The case highlights growing concerns among school administrators and law enforcement officials regarding the misuse of social media platforms by minors to issue threats and intimidate educational facilities. Authorities did not immediately disclose whether the threats contained specific details about potential violence or harm to students and staff at the institution. The student's placement in the youth facility follows standard procedures for handling minors involved in criminal matters, allowing authorities to conduct further investigation while ensuring the suspect remains in appropriate custody pending case proceedings.