A shooting incident occurs inside Banga National High School in Banga, South Cotabato, injuring several students and killing additional victims, with reports citing the attack happening shortly after 1 p.m. on Friday. Social media videos show students being taken to medical facilities, and local authorities issue varying casualty counts as information is verified.
Different outlets and agencies report different totals. GMA News Online and Mint initially cite two deaths and several injuries, while other reporting from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) indicates higher figures, including six deaths and 17 injuries. Inquirer.net reports at least three deaths and around eight injuries in another update, and a separate Inquirer.net account says four students are injured. In some accounts, one fatality is believed to be the shooter, who is reported to have turned the gun on himself, according to the town mayor.
Philstar.com and other reports also note that the Department of Education confirms a shooting at the school. Officials continue to investigate the incident, including the circumstances and the number of victims, as casualty tallies change in early reports.
