### [2026-09-3](/feed/2026/09/3/index.md)

##### 2026 Tacloban school shooting
# The Philippine education department initiates nationwide school safety drills to prepare students and staff for armed intruders, involving police and emergency responders after two school shooting incidents. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260903-philippines-holds-drills-to-safeguard-students-from-armed-intruders)

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