“I strongly condemn the shooting incident in Banga National High School in South Cotabato. I urge our law enforcement authorities, local officials, and the Department of Education to conduct a swift and thorough investigation and extend all possible assistance to the victims. 

Hindi dapat maging normal ang karahasan sa ating mga paaralan. Patuloy na makikipagtulungan ang inyong lingkod sa lahat ng sektor upang palakasin ang school safety measures at protektahan ang bawat batang Pilipino.

My thoughts are with the learners, their families, teachers, and personnel amid this tragedy.” 

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