The Philippines Grapples with a Growing Crisis: School Shootings and the Failure to Protect The recent shooting at a high school in southern Philippines, which left one dead and four injured, is part of a disturbing trend of violence on campuses across the country.
Since June, there have been three such incidents, each with devastating consequences for students, teachers, and families.
Despite strict gun ownership regulations, including background checks and psychological evaluations, illegal guns remain in circulation, highlighting the Philippines' inability to tackle the root causes of this problem.