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<p>MANILA — Ateneo de Zamboanga University is rolling out immediate security overhauls and campus-wide upgrades as it cooperates with law enforcement after the school shooting earlier in the week, university president Fr. Ernald Andal announced.</p><p>The adjustments in security come after the AdZU Board of Trustees convened an emergency meeting to approve resources for immediate entry controls, longer-term infrastructure enhancements, and a comprehensive security audit across all campuses.  </p><p>Starting Monday, the university will implement stricter ID checks, thorough vehicle inspections, tighter visitor access, and closer monitoring at all entry and exit points.  </p><p>&quot;These procedures may take more time, especially during entry. We ask everyone for patience and cooperation,&quot; Andal said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/8/21/cardinal-advincula-urges-culture-of-care-after-zamboanga-school-shooting-1525"><strong>Cardinal Advincula urges ‘culture of care’ after Zamboanga school shooting<br/></strong></a></div><p>Beyond immediate checkpoint controls, the university plans to install additional CCTV cameras in hallways and classrooms, deploy metal detectors and X-ray machines at designated pedestrian gates, strengthen real-time monitoring systems, and upgrade visitor reception areas.  </p><div><br/></div><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:514px;height:649px;display:block;flex-grow:1" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2091251749571235918&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-08-23T00%3A22%3A29.557408%3A77f36916-68eb-4ee8-bc46-8bded33684c0%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=c49eeac621e726585f15b277fb8d2a6caf951ccb&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&amp;width=550px" data-tweet-id="2091251749571235918"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><div><br/></div><p>A full security audit will guide the rollout, covering facilities, access control, personnel deployment, emergency preparedness, and law enforcement coordination.  </p><p>Addressing the broader context of campus safety, Andal emphasized that physical security measures must be paired with strong support systems at home.</p><p>University officials are scheduled to meet with parents and guardians on Tuesday to hear concerns and align safety efforts. </p><p>The university is also waiting for the official Philippine National Police report, which is expected on Monday.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/8/19/zamboanga-city-declares-day-of-mourning-suspends-classes-after-school-shooting-0742"><strong>Zamboanga City declares Day of Mourning, suspends classes after school shooting<br/></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>PNP REPORT </strong></div><p>University officials confirmed that all relevant records have been preserved and handed over to investigators.  </p><p>&quot;Healing must be grounded in truth,&quot; Andal said, noting that the university hopes the police report will clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how a minor obtained firearms.</p><p>Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla earlier in the week said AdZU had proper security protocols in place but that the shooter, a student, had bypassed them entering campus in a vehicle and going through an emergency exit to get into the Junior High School building.</p><p>&quot;We need to understand these matters so that accountability can be properly addressed and our schools can be made safer,&quot; Andal added.</p><p>In addition to physical security interventions, AdZU continues to provide psychological first aid and recovery support through a network of over 200 volunteers and partner organizations.</p>

<p>Ateneo de Zamboanga University is rolling out immediate security overhauls and campus-wide upgrades as it cooperates with law enforcement after the school shooting earlier in the week, university president Fr. Ernald Andal announced.</p>

Ateneo de Zamboanga University is rolling out immediate security overhauls and campus-wide upgrades as it cooperates with law enforcement after the school shooting earlier in the week, university president Fr. Ernald Andal announced.

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Ateneo de Zamboanga to implement car inspections, put up more cameras after shooting

Jonathan Magistrado,

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Published August 23, 2026 08:00 AM PHT

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Updated August 23, 2026 08:12 AM PHT

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