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DepEd sets ‘active shooter drills’ after deadly Tacloban incident
PH🏛️ PoliticsCenter12 hr. ago

DepEd sets ‘active shooter drills’ after deadly Tacloban incident

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has announced plans to implement 'active shooter drills' in schools across the country, following a recent incident in Tacloban City where three students were killed and at least 20 others injured. The decision comes in response to the first-ever recorded school shooting in the nation, where the perpetrators were students themselves. These drills aim to prepare students and staff for potential violent situations within educational institutions. The move reflects growing concerns over campus safety and the need for proactive measures to prevent similar tragedies.

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Philippine Daily Inquirer logoPhilippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenter12 hr. ago
DepEd sets ‘active shooter drills’ after deadly Tacloban incident

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has announced plans to implement 'active shooter drills' in schools across the country, following a recent incident in Tacloban City where three students were killed and at least 20 others injured. The decision comes in response to the first-ever recorded school shooting in the nation, where the perpetrators were students themselves. These drills aim to prepare students and staff for potential violent situations within educational institutions. The move reflects growing concerns over campus safety and the need for proactive measures to prevent similar tragedies.

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