Three students killed in Philippine school shooting
Three students killed in Philippine school shooting
Updated at: June 23, 2026 at 02:30 AM
On June 22, 2026, a devastating tragedy struck San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines.
During the morning hours, two students, aged 14 and 15, opened fire on their classmates, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of three lives and leaving several others injured.
Preliminary investigations point to long-term bullying as the primary motive, with the shooters claiming they had been targeted since the seventh grade.
School shootings are exceptionally rare in the Philippines, making this event particularly shocking to the nation.
The incident has ignited an urgent debate about student mental health and the alarmingly high rates of bullying within the country’s schools.
In response, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a full investigation, while the Department of Education has increased security and pledged support for the grieving community.
This tragedy has prompted renewed public outcry for stricter firearm control and more effective measures to protect students from bullying in educational environments.
