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<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/17872970095112026082108088_91e9ff483a2faa00469b2e5e206ce875dd3e3e7eefd3a72f726beb2435d95edb.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula leads a requiem Mass for the late Pope Francis at the Manila Cathedral on April 22, 2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p>MANILA — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Friday called for greater compassion, dialogue and support for young people following the shooting incident at Atendeo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) that killed two people. </p><p>In a message of solidarity, Advincula said he was one with the nation in praying for the victims and their families, those who were injured and traumatized, and the entire university community.</p><p>He said such violence damages the sense of safety and trust that schools should provide young people as they learn, grow and pursue their dreams.</p><p>“For this reason, we must not allow this tragedy to pass without listening deeply to what it tells us about the struggles of our young people,” Advincula added. </p><p>He noted that young people may face loneliness, anxiety, despair, family difficulties, bullying, academic pressure, and other crises that may not be visible to those around them.</p><p>“We need to listen to them, not only when they speak loudly, but especially when they suffer quietly,” Advincula said.</p><p>“We need to create safe spaces where they can speak without fear of judgment, seek help without shame, and know that they are valued and loved,” Advincula added.</p><p>The AdZU shooting left <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/8/18/shooting-incident-reported-inside-zamboanga-city-school-0934">two people dead</a>, including the alleged shooter.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/8/19/ateneo-school-shooter-took-2-guns-from-customs-exec-father-s-car-boc-chief-1016">Zamboanga school shooter took 2 guns from Customs exec father’s car–BOC chief</a><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/8/20/-no-conspiracy-alleged-ateneo-de-zamboanga-university-shooter-acted-alone-dilg-1330"></a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/8/20/-no-conspiracy-alleged-ateneo-de-zamboanga-university-shooter-acted-alone-dilg-1330">Student wounded in Ateneo de Zamboanga University shooting now stable — police</a><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/8/21/adzu-classes-suspended-until-next-week-to-implement-gradual-return-1423"></a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/8/21/adzu-classes-suspended-until-next-week-to-implement-gradual-return-1423">AdZU classes suspended until next week, to implement gradual return</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/zRfT9K9fm6Y?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Friday called for greater compassion, dialogue and support for young people following the shooting incident at Atendeo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) that killed two people.</p>

Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Friday called for greater compassion, dialogue and support for young people following the shooting incident at Atendeo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) that killed two people.

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Cardinal Advincula urges ‘culture of care’ after Zamboanga school shooting

Chalssea Kate Echegoyen,

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Published August 21, 2026 03:25 PM PHT

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