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Sadly, even a friend of the minors tagged in Tacloban school shooting got hurt
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Sadly, even a friend of the minors tagged in Tacloban school shooting got hurt

A school shooting occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on June 22, resulting in three deaths and 20 injuries. Among the victims was Gerric Bituin, a close friend of one of the shooters, referred to by the alias 'Nash.' Gerric's sister, Janica, testified before a Senate committee, describing how Nash and his friend 'Rod' were previously classmates and close friends. She recounted that Gerric noticed changes in Nash's behavior prior to the incident. According to police reports, the two shooters met in a restroom after a flag ceremony and later fired shots in the school. Gerric survived but suffered severe injuries, including a fractured chin, requiring surgery. His family reported that bystanders failed to assist him despite witnessing the attack.

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Sadly, even a friend of the minors tagged in Tacloban school shooting got hurt

A school shooting occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on June 22, resulting in three deaths and 20 injuries. Among the victims was Gerric Bituin, a close friend of one of the shooters, referred to by the alias 'Nash.' Gerric's sister, Janica, testified before a Senate committee, describing how Nash and his friend 'Rod' were previously classmates and close friends. She recounted that Gerric noticed changes in Nash's behavior prior to the incident. According to police reports, the two shooters met in a restroom after a flag ceremony and later fired shots in the school. Gerric survived but suffered severe injuries, including a fractured chin, requiring surgery. His family reported that bystanders failed to assist him despite witnessing the attack.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a tragic school shooting without overt ideological framing. It focuses on the personal impact on victims and witnesses, emphasizing the emotional and physical toll rather than taking a partisan stance. While the event involves government responsibility and a

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 70): The article provides specific details about the incident including dates, number of casualties, and quotes from a family member. It aligns with cross-source consensus on the basic facts. However, it includes subjective accounts from a family member which may introduce bias. The reporting is somewhat

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