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Baguio eyes drills for response to school shooting, violence
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Baguio eyes drills for response to school shooting, violence

Baguio City is developing a comprehensive response plan to address potential school shootings, inspired by the recent Tacloban City school shooting. Mayor Benjamin Magalong, a retired police general, emphasizes preparedness through active shooter drills at selected schools, similar to earthquake safety training. He opposes immediate measures like banning mobile phones in schools or lowering the age of criminal responsibility, advocating for further study before any legislative changes. The city plans to implement drills at major schools and encourage parental vigilance regarding children's online behavior. The Senate has begun investigating whether the perpetrators were influenced by online grooming.

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Baguio eyes drills for response to school shooting, violence

Baguio City is developing a comprehensive response plan to address potential school shootings, inspired by the recent Tacloban City school shooting. Mayor Benjamin Magalong, a retired police general, emphasizes preparedness through active shooter drills at selected schools, similar to earthquake safety training. He opposes immediate measures like banning mobile phones in schools or lowering the age of criminal responsibility, advocating for further study before any legislative changes. The city plans to implement drills at major schools and encourage parental vigilance regarding children's online behavior. The Senate has begun investigating whether the perpetrators were influenced by online grooming.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced discussion of the issue, focusing on practical measures like drills while acknowledging concerns over youth behavior and online influence. It does not take a strong ideological stance on controversial proposals like lowering the age of criminal responsibility or phone

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 80): The article accurately reports on Baguio City's efforts to develop response plans for school shootings, citing Mayor Magalong's statements. However, it omits specific details about the development of active shooter protocols mentioned in the primary source. The objectivity score reflects a generally

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