School Shootings in the Philippines: A Growing Concern Beyond Banga National High The recent shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, which left at least one person dead and four injured, is a stark reminder of escalating violence plaguing schools in the southern Philippines.
This incident follows two other shootings since June at schools in the region, marking a disturbing trend that threatens to undermine education in the country.
The Philippines was once considered one of the few countries where school shootings were rare. However, with each new incident, the notion of safety and security within school premises begins to fray.