"One of the first things that we will do is conduct psychological debriefing and provide counseling sessions to those affected," Nilo Eder, spokesperson for the Tacloban Schools Division, said.
A deadly shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City has left the community shaken, with three students dead and five others injured. The incident occurred on Monday morning, and education officials have announced that classes at the school have been suspended indefinitely.
The victims were identified as 16-year-old Christine Joy P. Bato, 17-year-old Jannelyn T. Gamos, and 15-year-old Janine C. D. Nacalaban. The injured students were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, with some reportedly in critical condition.
The Tacloban Schools Division has vowed to provide psychological debriefing and counseling sessions to students, teachers, and school personnel affected by the incident.
San Jose National High School is one of the oldest schools in Tacloban City, with a student population of over 1,500. The school has been in operation since 1950, and the shooting incident has sent shockwaves throughout the community.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is still investigating the incident, but officials have confirmed that the shooting was not related to any ongoing conflicts or rivalries.
The Tacloban City government has offered its condolences to the families of the victims and has promised to provide support to the school during this difficult time.
The school's suspension has been indefinite, and education officials are still deciding when classes will resume. In the meantime, the school has been closed to allow for the psychological debriefing and counseling sessions to take place.
The incident has raised concerns about school safety and security, with many calling for stricter measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Key Facts
- Three students were killed in the shooting incident.
- Five students were injured and are receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
- The victims were identified as 16-year-old Christine Joy P. Bato, 17-year-old Jannelyn T. Gamos, and 15-year-old Janine C. D. Nacalaban.
- The Tacloban Schools Division has promised to provide psychological debriefing and counseling sessions to students, teachers, and school personnel affected by the incident.
- The school's suspension has been indefinite, and education officials are still deciding when classes will resume.
Education officials have promised to review the school's security measures and implement stricter protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is still investigating the incident and has promised to keep the public informed about the progress of the investigation.
The Tacloban City government has offered its condolences to the families of the victims and has promised to provide support to the school during this difficult time.
The incident has raised concerns about school safety and security, with many calling for stricter measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.