LIVE UPDATES: Tacloban high school shooting | June 23, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Authorities continue investigating the June 22 fatal shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City that left three dead.

The number of students injured in the deadly shooting has also risen to 20, police said.

Amid growing concern over youth violence, lawmakers have renewed calls to study stricter safeguards for minors, including proposals to restrict social media access for children below 15 years old and strengthen school safety and mental health programs nationwide.

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Angara seeks accountability over firearms used in Tacloban shooting

June 23 , 2026 – 11:43 AM
Angara seeks accountability over firearms used in Tacloban shooting
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday called for accountability from those responsible for the firearms used in the deadly shooting at a Tacloban City high school.

Police: Tacloban school shooting suspect played ‘violent’ game

June 23 , 2026 – 10:59 AM
Police: Tacloban school shooting suspect played ‘violent’ game
One of the suspects behind the Tacloban City school shooting previously played a “violent” game prior to the incident, the PRO 8 said on Tuesday.

Tacloban City school shooters had target, according to the police

June 23 , 2026 – 10:51 AM
Tacloban City school shooters had target, according to the police
The two suspects in the shooting incident at a Tacloban City high school allegedly had a target, according to the regional police.

Dy: Tacloban shooting highlights need to strengthen youth support

June 23 , 2026 – 10:49 AM
Dy: Tacloban shooting highlights need to strengthen youth support
The shooting incident in a Tacloban City public high school highlights the need for stronger mechanisms regarding support to youth

Iloilo City schools tighten security after Tacloban shooting

June 23 , 2026 – 11:00 AM
Iloilo City schools tighten security after Tacloban shooting
Public schools in Iloilo City have tightened security measures following Monday’s deadly shooting inside a school in Tacloban City that left three students dead.

Tacloban City school shooting planned weeks before, says police

June 23 , 2026 – 10:42 AM
Tacloban City school shooting planned weeks before, says police
The shooting incident inside a Tacloban City high school was planned by the assailants weeks prior to the incident,says regional police.

DepEd chief pushes stronger school safeguards after Tacloban shooting

June 23 , 2026 – 10:39 AM
DepEd chief pushes stronger school safeguards after Tacloban shooting
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday said the DepEd would review school safety measures and strengthen coordination with law enforcement.

School shooting sparks talks on tighter social media use for minors

June 23 , 2026 – 09:45 AM
School shooting sparks talks on tighter social media use for minors
Proposals to restrict social media access for children below 15 years old have resurfaced following the fatal shooting incident in Tacloban.

Tacloban school shooting a wake-up call for gov’t – Sara Duterte

June 23 , 2026 – 09:29 AM
Tacloban school shooting a wake-up call for gov’t – Sara Duterte
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said the deadly campus shooting in Tacloban City should serve as a wake-up call to the admin

Number of wounded due to Tacloban school shooting now at 20

June 23 , 2026 – 09:23 AM
Number of wounded due to Tacloban school shooting now at 20
The number of students wounded in the shooting incident at San Jose National High School has risen to 20, police said Tuesday.

Monitor kids’ online activities, PNP says after Tacloban school shooting

June 23 , 2026 – 08:41 AM
Monitor kids’ online activities, PNP says after Tacloban school shooting
PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. urged parents to monitor their children’s activities online, Tacloban shooter posted gun videos

E. Visayas schools tighten security after Tacloban campus shooting

June 23 , 2026 – 08:39 AM
E. Visayas schools tighten security after Tacloban campus shooting
Schools across Eastern Visayas are implementing stricter security measures following the shooting incident in Tacloban City

Classes suspended in all Tacloban public schools after deadly shooting

June 23 , 2026 – 08:09 AM
Classes suspended in all Tacloban public schools after deadly shooting
Classes in all public elementary and secondary schools here have been suspended on Tuesday following the deadly shooting incident

Tacloban tightens curfew, security after deadly school shooting

June 23 , 2026 – 07:56 AM
Tacloban tightens curfew, security after deadly school shooting
Tighter curfew and heightened security enforced in Tacloban City following the deadly high school shooting.

School shooting kills 3 students in Tacloban

June 23 , 2026 – 05:55 AM
School shooting kills 3 students in Tacloban
The incident marked one of the deadliest school-related attacks recorded in Eastern Visayas, if not the country.

Marcos wants campus security tightened after Leyte attack

June 23 , 2026 – 05:45 AM
Marcos wants campus security tightened after Leyte attack
President Marcos on Monday ordered authorities to conduct an in-depth probe while strengthening security measures, especially in schools.

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