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Philippines' Marcos orders probe into school shooting that killed three

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. released P1.35 million in financial assistance to families of victims from the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School. The president also ordered government agencies to improve safety measures in schools across the country. Two suspects aged 14 and 15 were arrested for the attack.

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  1. Marcos provides P1.35 million aid after Tacloban school shooting

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. released P1.35 million in financial assistance to families of victims from the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School. The president also ordered government agencies to improve safety measures in schools across the country. Two suspects aged 14 and 15 were arrested for the attack.

    What's confirmed:

    • The shooting occurred on June 22 at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte.
    • Three students died in the attack.
    • President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. released P1.35 million in financial aid to the victims' families.
    • Two suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arrested.
    • The suspects used a .38-caliber revolver and a Glock pistol.
    • President Marcos Jr. directed government agencies to strengthen school safety measures nationwide.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Twenty people were injured in the shooting.
    • Seven people were wounded in the shooting.
    • Five people were injured in the shooting.
    • An online extremist network called 764 is linked to the shooting.
    confidence 90%

  2. President Marcos Orders Probe After Tacloban High School Shooting

    A shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City left three students dead. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a thorough investigation into the incident on Monday, June 22. Authorities have taken two young suspects into custody.

    What's confirmed:

    • Three students were killed in a shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City.
    • President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a thorough investigation into the shooting on Monday, June 22.
    • Five people were wounded in the attack.
    • Two young suspects are in custody.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Seven people were wounded in the shooting.
    • One person was arrested.
    confidence 95%