In brief
Three students were killed and several others injured when two teenagers fired a .38 revolver and a 9mm pistol inside a classroom at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, Philippines. The suspects, aged 14 and 15, allegedly carried out the shooting as a revenge act for bullying. Police discovered the guns, one belonging to a policewoman relative of the teens, and retrieved about 40 spent shells at the scene. Investigators say warning signs were missed and call for tighter control of household firearms and better monitoring of student behaviour. The tragedy has prompted a review of school security, bullying policies, and a call for responsible gun storage by parents.
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.
\\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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