Crime & Justice
Shooting at southern Philippines high school leaves at least one dead and several injured
September 18, 2026 at 09:25 AM
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A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, southern Philippines, has left at least one person dead and several injured, with casualty figures conflicting.
- A shooting at Banga National High School on Friday afternoon has left at least one person dead and several injured.
- South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo said one person died and four people were hospitalized.
- The Department of Education said it is coordinating with authorities to verify the incident and urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information.
- Classes have been suspended across the municipality of Banga and police are investigating at the scene.

