SCMP Economy6/22/2026Crime1 min readChina
Three Dead, Five Injured in Philippines School Shooting
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- Three people were killed and five injured in a school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines.
- A 15-year-old student is in custody, and police suspect bullying as the motive.
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Why It Matters
Three people have died and five injured in a school shooting in the Central Philippines. One of the two alleged suspects is a 15-year-old student.
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Three people have died and five injured in a school shooting in Central Philippines, police said.
One of the two alleged suspects – a 15-year-old Grade 9 student of the school – is now in police custody, the Inquirer reported.
The shooting occurred at around 9am at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on Monday morning.
Tacloban City police chief Noelito Getigan told the Manila Bulletin the shooting was the result of alleged bullying suffered by the suspects.
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Additional reporting by SCMP’s Asia desk
Open Questions
- What was the exact nature of the bullying?
- What were the ages and roles of the other suspect and victims?
- What specific actions will be taken by authorities?
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