Three killed and five injured in school shooting in central Philippines

Three people ​were killed and five ​injured in a school shooting ​in the central Philippines, Philippine police said on Monday.

Police said one suspect has been arrested and ‌another remains at ⁠large ⁠after the shooting at the San Jose ​National High School in the city of Tacloban in ​Leyte province.

In July 2022, a gunman opened fire at an Ateneo de Manila University ​law school graduation ceremony ⁠in Quezon ‌City, killing three people, including ​former ​Lamitan City mayor Rose Furigay.

• The ⁠shooting occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. (0100 GMT) inside ​the school in Barangay San ​Jose, Tacloban City.
• The Tacloban City Police Office is investigating to determine the circumstances behind the incident.
• The victims have been transported to nearby ‌medical facilities for treatment.
• Police Regional Office 8 has deployed additional personnel at ​the school ​to ensure ⁠the safety of students, staff, parents and the surrounding community.
• Authorities urged the public not ​to disseminate unverified information and to cooperate with investigators.
• The incident is unusual in the Philippines, where school shootings happen only sporadically.