Third deadly campus attack since June kills at least two in southern Philippines, rescuer says
MANILA, Sept 18 — At least two people were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines today, a region...
MANILA, September 18 - At least two individuals perished in a school shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato province, Mindanao, according to a regional disaster agency worker. This marks the third deadly campus incident in the Philippines since June. Initial reports indicate that the victims were students, though definitive details remain scarce.
At least seven people are currently receiving treatment in a hospital. The shooter or shooters remain unidentified, with conflicting accounts suggesting there could have been up to seven assailants. South Cotabato Provincial Governor Reynaldo Tamayo stated that the situation is under control and contained. In a video released to Facebook, a man can be seen aiding a wounded child, while a teacher's account indicates that the attackers were outsiders.
The country has been conducting nationwide live shooter drills in response to two recent school shootings.
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