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Teen student identified over school shooting threats in Bohol
Police in Bohol have identified a 14-year-old female student as the owner of a Facebook account that posted threats of shooting incidents targeting multiple schools. The threats, made against schools in Catigbian and Balilihan towns, prompted local authorities to launch an investigation.
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TAGBILARAN CITY — The Philippine National Police have identified a minor student as the source of online threats targeting schools in Bohol's Catigbian and Balilihan towns, local officials confirmed. The 14-year-old girl is suspected of operating a Facebook account used to post the threatening messages. Catigbian Mayor Benjie Oliva said police have traced the account to the student, though further details of the investigation remained undisclosed. The threats prompted heightened alert measures across the affected municipalities, with school administrators and parents expressing concern over the safety implications. Authorities have not disclosed what action will be taken against the minor under Philippine laws protecting children in conflict with the law.