Two students killed in school shooting in southern Philippines
Manila: At least two people were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines on Friday, a regional disaster agency worker told AFP, the country's third deadly campus incident since June. Local rescuers received a call about gunfire on the campus of Banga National High School in South Cotabato province in Mindanao at about 1:30 pm (0530 GMT). "From what I know, they are both students.…
A school shooting in southern Philippines claimed at least two lives on Friday, marking the country's third deadly campus incident since June, according to a regional disaster agency worker. The tragedy unfolded at Banga National High School in South Cotabato province on Mindanao island at around 1:30 pm local time (0530 GMT). Both victims are reported to be students, though the details remain scarce at present.
At least seven individuals are currently receiving treatment in a hospital. The exact number of shooters involved remains unknown. Meanwhile, South Cotabato provincial governor Reynaldo Tamayo reassured the public that the situation is under control and contained. A video posted on Facebook, corroborated by AFP, showed a man rescuing a wounded child and aiding them to a waiting motorbike.
Another video featured a teacher speaking in a local dialect, claiming that there were two shooters, while a student insisted they were outsiders. Nationwide live shooter drills were conducted this month to bolster security measures following two infrequent school shootings that shook the nation in recent months.
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