Three students were killed and several others injured when two teenagers shot a .38 revolver and a 9‑mm pistol, inside a classroom at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, Philippines.
\The suspects, aged 14 and 15, are believed to have acted as a revenge test over bullying. One was arrested shortly after the incident; the other later surrendered.
\Police recovered about 40 spent shells and found the weapons at the scene – one pistol belonged to a policewoman who was a relative of the teens, now in custody.
\Law enforcement officials said red‑flag behaviour had been missed and urged better monitoring and safer storage of firearms at home.
\The tragedy prompted a review of school security protocols, bullying policies and student behaviour monitoring systems.
\Public authorities called for responsible gun ownership and urged parents to take precautions.
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\President Ferdinand Marcos’s spokesperson said the president was saddened by what happened and called for united support for those affected.
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