At least one person was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, the provincial governor said.The incident follows two shootings since June at schools in the south of the country. School shootings were previously rare in the Philippines.The Department of Education said it was deeply concerned over the reported shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato.Provincial Governor Reynaldo Tamayo said at least one person was dead and four wounded but provided no details on the shooter or casualties. Police had earlier confirmed a shooting had taken place.
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At least 1 dead, 4 injured in Philippine high school shooting
A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, southern Philippines, on Friday resulted in at least one death and four injuries, according to the provincial governor. This incident marks the third school shooting in the southern Philippines since June, a trend that is concerning as such events were previously rare in the country.
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A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, southern Philippines, on Friday resulted in at least one death and four injuries, according to the provincial governor. This incident marks the third school shooting in the southern Philippines since June, a trend that is concerning as such events were previously rare in the country. The Department of Education expressed deep concern over the shooting. Provincial Governor Reynaldo Tamayo confirmed the casualties but offered no further details regarding the shooter or the victims. Police had previously verified that a shooting had occurred at the school.
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Provincial Governor Reynaldo Tamayo stated at least one person was dead and four wounded.
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The Department of Education is deeply concerned over the reported shooting at Banga National High School.
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At least one person was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday.
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The incident follows two shootings since June at schools in the south of the country.
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