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Chalssea Kate Echegoyen

ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reminded the public on the proper steps to take during mass shooting incidents, urging individuals to stay calm, assess the situation quickly, and prioritize survival.</p><p>The PNP shared the “Run, Hide, Fight” protocol as a guide for people who may encounter an active shooter situation, particularly in schools, workplaces, and other public areas.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/6/23/tacloban-school-shooting-planned-shooter-got-gun-from-policewoman-aunt-pnp-0858">Tacloban school shooting &#x27;planned&#x27;, shooter got gun from policewoman-aunt: PNP</a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/24/tacloban-school-shooter-attended-flag-ceremony-hid-in-cr-before-crime-pnp-0950">Tacloban school shooter attended flag ceremony, hid in CR before crime: PNP </a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RUN, EVACUATE</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>The first option, according to police, is to run or evacuate if a safe route is available.</p><p>The PNP advised individuals to leave immediately when possible, abandon their belongings, and move away from the danger area. </p><p>People are also encouraged to help others escape if doing so will not put their own safety at risk.</p><p>Once in a safe location, the public should contact emergency responders.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>HIDE</strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782281187031AFP__20260623__B7YA49E__v1__HighRes__PhilippinesShootingSchoolCrime-modified.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"></span></span></span></div><p>This photo taken on June 22, 2026 shows blood on the floor in a classroom after a shooting incident at San Jose High School in Tacloban City, Leyte province in the central Philippines. Two students opened fire June 22 inside the school, a rare campus shooting that killed three teens, police said. Noel Sianosa, AFP</p><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/><p>If escape is not possible, the PNP advised individuals to hide and seek shelter.</p><p>People should lock or barricade doors using heavy furniture, turn off lights, silence phones and electronic devices, and stay away from windows and doors. </p><p>Authorities also reminded the public to remain quiet and stay out of sight.</p><p>The police recommended spreading out inside a room instead of gathering in one place and preparing available objects that may be used for protection if necessary.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>FIGHT OR DEFEND</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>The last option is to fight or defend, which the PNP emphasized should only be done when a person is in immediate danger and no escape is possible.</p><p>Individuals may use nearby objects as improvised defensive tools and work together to stop the threat and create an opportunity to escape.</p><p>“Fighting is only a last resort survival option,” the PNP said.</p><p>The safety reminder comes after the Tacloban <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/6/22/alleged-school-shooting-reported-in-tacloban-1034">school shooting that killed three teenagers.</a></p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/23/lawmakers-call-for-stronger-policies-on-school-safety-following-tacloban-school-shooting-1139">Lawmakers call for stronger policies on school safety following Tacloban school shooting</a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/24/police-file-criminal-raps-vs-15-year-old-tacloban-school-shooter-0927">Police file criminal raps vs 15-year old Tacloban school shooter </a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/23/deped-calls-tacloban-shooting-cavite-stabbing-isolated-cases-but-orders-security-review-1108">DepEd calls Tacloban shooting, Cavite stabbing ‘isolated cases’, but orders security review </a></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wuN2YJvAh-8?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h9ez9HXnXhM?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reminded the public on the proper steps to take during mass shooting incidents. </p>

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reminded the public on the proper steps to take during mass shooting incidents.

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What to do in case of mass shooting: PNP releases safety guide

Chalssea Kate Echegoyen,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 24, 2026 02:07 PM PHT

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