The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo says it is “greatly shocked and grieving” following a deadly school shooting in Tacloban City, Leyte, on Monday. In a statement, Archbishop John Du describes the incident as a “horrific act of violence” and says the Church offers prayers and support to all those affected, including victims and their families. The archdiocese also calls for continued solidarity and renewed efforts to help prevent similar incidents in the future. Both reports present the same message from the archdiocese: mourning the victims, expressing deep shock at the violence, and urging spiritual and communal support for the people impacted by the shooting. No additional details about the suspect or the circumstances of the attack are provided in the excerpts. The archdiocese’s public response focuses on condolences, prayer, and urging stronger measures to reduce the risk of further violence.