At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting
A shooting incident at Banga National High School in the southern Philippines has resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries. Local officials and media are reporting conflicting casualty figures while authorities investigate the event. Classes have been suspended in the municipality of Banga, and the Philippine Red Cross has deployed medical teams to assist.
- ▪The shooting occurred on Friday afternoon at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Mindanao.
- ▪South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo reported one death and four hospitalizations, though local media cite higher figures.
- ▪The Department of Education stated it is coordinating with authorities to verify the incident and ensure the safety of school personnel.
- ▪Classes have been suspended at all levels in the municipality of Banga following the incident.
- ▪The Philippine Red Cross has deployed medical teams to the scene to provide assistance.
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At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shootingImage source, Philippine Red Cross/FacebookImage caption, Philippine Red Cross workers and local rescue personnel were on the sceneByKoh EwePublished9 minutes agoA shooting at a high school in southern Philippines has left at least one person dead and several injured.The incident happened on Friday afternoon at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, in Mindanao province.Local media and officials have reporting conflicting casualty figures.
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