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Karen De Guzman

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<p>MANILA — The Philippine National Police has recorded 50 school-related incidents involving children in conflict with the law since June 16.</p><p>The incidents include shootings, stabbings, bomb threats and other threats, according to police data as of August 19.</p><p>Of the 50 incidents, 26 were bomb threats, 12 were shooting threats and two were death threats. Four involved alleged illegal possession of firearms, four were stabbing incidents, two were actual shootings.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>JUNE: DEADLY SCHOOL SHOOTING, STABBING </strong></div><p>The first shooting happened on June 22 at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, where three students were killed and dozens were injured.</p><p>Police later said the attack appeared to have been planned, with the shooter allegedly targeting a specific personl.<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/6/24/tacloban-school-shooters-had-target-police-1256"><strong></strong></a></p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/6/24/tacloban-school-shooters-had-target-police-1256"><strong>Tacloban school shooters had target — police</strong></a></div><p>Police have filed criminal complaints against the 15-year-old shooter.</p><p>The police officer who owned the gun used in the attack was relieved from her post and could face administrative proceedings.</p><p>The shooting prompted questions on firearm security, school safety and the responsibility of parents and guardians.</p><p>The DILG said it was looking into possible liability of parents or guardians when firearms under their control are accessed by minors. </p><p>Days before the shooting, on June 16, seven students were injured in a stabbing incident in General Trias, Cavite.</p><p>The Grade 8 student involved was later turned over to the custody of the local social welfare office, according to the PNP monitoring.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/6/16/7-students-injured-in-knife-attack-by-schoolmate-in-cavite-1631?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><strong>7 students injured in knife attack by schoolmate in Cavite</strong></a></div><p>The stabbing incident also triggered calls for schools to strengthen psychosocial support and address bullying and other factors that could contribute to violence among students. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>JULY: THREATS AND MORE STABBING INCIDENTS </strong></div><p>By July, the PNP list had grown to include multiple shooting, bomb and death threats reported in schools across the country. </p><p>Many of these remained under investigation.</p><p>On July 1, two students were injured after allegedly being stabbed by a schoolmate in Zamboanga. </p><p>The incident was also linked to concerns over bullying.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/7/1/dalawang-estudyante-sugatan-matapos-saksakin-ng-kaklase-sa-paaralan-1639?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><strong>Dalawang estudyante sugatan matapos saksakin ng kaklase sa paaralan</strong></a></div><p>The PNP data also recorded a stabbing incident in Las Piñas on July 31.</p><p>A 13-year-old Grade 9 student died after being stabbed by a classmate inside the school.</p><p>Police said the incident stemmed from a dispute over P10.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/31/13-anyos-na-estudyante-patay-sa-pananaksak-sa-loob-ng-paaralan-sa-las-pi-as-1923?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><strong>Grade 9 sa Las Piñas, patay sa saksak ng balisong ng kaklase dahil sa P10 sukli</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>AUGUST: ANOTHER DEADLY SCHOOL SHOOTING</strong></div><p>The latest and second shooting incident in the PNP&#x27;s 50-case list happened on August 18 at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University.</p><p>Two people died in the incident.</p><p>One of the two firearms used in the shooting was issued by the Bureau of Customs to the student&#x27;s father, who is a Customs police officer.</p><p>The other firearm was reportedly personally owned but licensed.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/8/18/gun-issued-to-customs-officer-used-in-ateneo-de-zamboanga-shooting-1606?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><strong>Gun issued to Customs officer used in Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting</strong></a></div><p>Authorities are also examining the student&#x27;s gadgets and possible exposure to online content as part of the investigation.</p><p>The government has separately been looking into the possible impact of gaming and social media platforms on young people following the earlier school shooting in Tacloban. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>AUTHORITIES MOVE TO TIGHTEN SCHOOL SECURITY </strong></div><p>The string of incidents has prompted several government agencies to step up measures to prevent violence in schools.</p><p>After the Tacloban shooting, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered concerned agencies to determine the root causes of violence in schools. </p><p>The Department of Education (DepEd) also ordered a review of school security measures and considered mandatory bag inspections following the shooting.</p><p>The DepEd and PNP later moved to conduct active-shooter drills in schools to prepare students, teachers and personnel on what to do during an armed attack.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/8/deped-to-launch-active-shooting-drills-in-schools-1226?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><strong>DepEd to launch ‘active shooting drills’ to equip students and teachers with response know-how</strong></a></div><p>The PNP also eyed the establishment of anti-bullying help desks in schools, while authorities called for stronger psychosocial support for students.</p><p>The rise in threats following the Tacloban shooting was described by DepEd as a possible &quot;copycat phenomenon.&quot; </p><p>On the firearms front, the DILG has pushed for stricter gun laws and greater accountability for gun owners whose firearms end up being used in crimes.</p><p>Following the latest shooting in Zamboanga, the agency again called for tighter regulation of firearms. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/25/dilg-wants-stronger-gun-law-permanent-gorebox-ban-1214?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><strong>DILG wants stronger gun law, permanent GoreBox ban after fatal Tacloban school shooting</strong></a></div><p>Authorities have also moved against violent online content. </p><p>The PNP ordered the monitoring and removal of graphic material linked to school violence, while the government previously acted against the game GoreBox after the Tacloban shooting.</p><p>The Senate, meanwhile, has looked into the role of gaming platforms in youth safety, including Roblox, amid concerns over children&#x27;s exposure to potentially harmful online content.</p>

<p>MANILA — A total of 50 school-related incidents involving children in conflict with the law (CICLs) have been recorded by the Philippine National Police (PNP) since June 16, including shootings, stabbings, bomb threats and other threats, according to police data as of August 19.</p>

MANILA — A total of 50 school-related incidents involving children in conflict with the law (CICLs) have been recorded by the Philippine National Police (PNP) since June 16, including shootings, stabbings, bomb threats and other threats, according to police data as of August 19.

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PNP records 50 school-related incidents involving CICLs since June

Karen De Guzman,

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Published August 19, 2026 04:00 PM PHT

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