Sen. Win Gatchalian, mariing kinondena ang karumal-dumal na insidente sa Ateneo de Zamboanga
- Senator Win Gatchalian condemned the shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University
- Initial reports said two students were killed and several others were injured
- Gatchalian called for a thorough investigation into the presence of two firearms
- He urged immediate psychosocial support for distressed students and school personnel
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Senator Win Gatchalian has strongly condemned the shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School, calling for a thorough investigation into the tragedy that reportedly left two students dead and several others injured.
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In a statement, Gatchalian expressed concern over the incident and emphasized the need for authorities to determine how the firearms used in the shooting were able to enter the school premises.
“I strongly condemn the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School, which, based on initial reports, left two students dead and several others injured,” Gatchalian said.
The senator called on the Department of Education (DepEd) and the local government of Zamboanga to immediately provide psychosocial support to learners and school personnel who may have been distressed by the incident.
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The call for support comes as the school community continues to deal with the impact of the shooting, particularly among students and employees who may have witnessed or been directly affected by the violence.
Gatchalian also stressed that authorities must establish how the alleged shooter was able to acquire the firearms involved and how the weapons were brought inside the educational institution.
“We need clear answers on how the shooter was able to obtain two firearms and how these firearms were brought into the school premises,” he said.
The senator's statement places emphasis not only on accountability for the shooting itself but also on possible security gaps that may have allowed firearms to enter a school environment.
He further expressed solidarity with the Ateneo de Zamboanga community as it faces the aftermath of the incident.
“I stand with the Ateneo de Zamboanga community during this challenging time,” Gatchalian said.
The incident has renewed concerns over the safety and security of schools, where students and personnel are expected to learn and work in a secure environment.
Gatchalian also vowed continued cooperation with the education sector and local communities in addressing violence in schools.
“Patuloy tayong makikipagtulungan sa sektor ng edukasyon at sa ating mga komunidad upang masugpo ang karahasan sa ating mga paaralan,” he said.
As authorities continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, questions regarding the source of the firearms and their entry into the school remain central to the investigation. Meanwhile, the senator's call for psychosocial assistance underscores the need to address not only the immediate security concerns but also the emotional impact of the tragedy on the affected school community.
In another report, the alleged shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School prompted widespread concern among parents and the community. Amid unverified claims circulating online about serious casualties, the school released an official statement to provide clarification regarding the situation. Ateneo and authorities assured the public that the immediate threat had already been contained. An investigation was also launched to determine what actually happened during the campus lockdown and to verify the reports surrounding the incident.
Meanwhile, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reacted with grief following the tragedy at Ateneo de Zamboanga and called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident. He instructed law enforcement authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding what happened. Marcos also stressed that educational institutions must remain places where students can feel safe and protected. He further vowed to reinforce measures intended to safeguard learners, teachers, and the entire school community.
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