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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/1787126137323178712589937720160603-davao-city-jc-9.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ateneo de Davao University in downtown Davao City.<em> Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>DAVAO CITY — The Ateneo de Davao University has reinforced its security protocols across all three of its campuses in Davao City following the shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University that killed two students on Tuesday, August 18.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/8/19/beyond-school-security-angara-urges-communities-to-check-in-on-students-1530">Beyond school security: Angara urges communities to check in on students</a></div><p>The university has implemented intensified bag checks and metal detector screenings at all entry points, increased the visibility of security personnel, and continued coordination with the Davao City Police Office to maintain a police mobile presence across all campuses.</p><p>“We ask everyone to help us keep our community safe by cooperating with security personnel and remaining vigilant. Please expect longer lines at the gates, and plan your arrival time accordingly. We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership in ensuring a secure learning environment for all,” the AdDU said in a statement.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Davao City Police also conducted a series of spot inspections and corrections among personnel of the Mobile Patrol Unit stationed near two Ateneo de Davao campuses.</p><p>During the inspections, Davao City Police chief Police Colonel Peter Madria emphasized to personnel on the ground the importance of swift response during incidents, the immediate activation of lockdown protocols, and close coordination with other members of the Security Cluster to ensure public safety.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS</strong></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/kAmfQCBLe-U?&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/-xFQ7jaxRTc?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The Ateneo de Davao University has reinforced its security protocols across all three of its campuses in Davao City following the shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University that killed two students on Tuesday, August 18.</p>

The Ateneo de Davao University has reinforced its security protocols across all three of its campuses in Davao City following the shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University that killed two students on Tuesday, August 18.

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Ateneo de Davao on heightened alert after deadly shooting in Zamboanga campus

Hernel Tocmo,

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Published August 19, 2026 04:01 PM PHT

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Updated August 20, 2026 12:15 AM PHT

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