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Philippine police report injuries at high school shooting

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Reuters. (2026, September 18). Philippine police report injuries at high school shooting. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3367979/philippine-police-report-injuries-high-school-shooting?utm_source=rss_feed

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Philippine police confirmed that a shooting occurred at a high school in the southern part of the country on Friday, resulting in reported injuries. Police Chief Master Sergeant Reggie Faderon stated that they were still verifying the exact number and extent of the injuries. Details about the incident and the identities of those involved are not fully disclosed yet.
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On September 18, 2026, a shooting occurred at Banga National High School in Banga town, part of South Cotabato province in the southern Philippines. The incident resulted in the deaths of three students and injuries to eight others, with four critically injured. All victims were between the ages of 14 and 17, including the suspected shooter who was a 16-year-old student who later killed himself. Mayor Albert Palencia stated that prior to the shooting, the suspect had warned classmates about his plans but they did not take him seriously.

This is the third deadly school shooting in the Philippines since June, with previous incidents occurring in Zamboanga and Tacloban. The Department of Education expressed deep concern over student safety and emphasized the need for immediate verification from authorities to provide necessary support. Governor Reynaldo Tamayo urged parents to secure firearms away from minors, highlighting existing regulations on gun ownership that include background checks and psychological evaluations.

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Philippine NORP · 2× Philippines GPE · 2× Reggie Faderon PERSON · 1×

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The shooting happened at a high school in the southern Philippines Philippine police confirmed a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, with injuries reported.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-18
2026-09-18 · South China Morning Post
Philippine police report injuries at high school shooting · assertive framing

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Philippine police report injuries at high school shooting asserted
police → report → shooting
The shooting happened at a high school in the southern Philippines Philippine police confirmed a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, with injuries reported. asserted
injuries → happen → Friday
Not just one but we are verifying more details,” Police Chief Master Sergeant Reggie Faderon said. asserted
Faderon → verify → details
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