Social Welfare Secretary Gatchalian visits Banga to assess school shooting victims
Secretary Rex Gatchalian traveled to Banga, South Cotabato, to meet survivors and families of the September 18 Banga National High School shooting.
Arriving shortly after 11 a.m., Gatchalian inspected the condition of injured students, their parents and teachers affected by the attack. The visit aims to confirm that the Department of Social Welfare and Development continues delivering aid and social services to those impacted. The DSWD field office is coordinating the response on the ground.
Why it matters
It shows the government's direct response to a school shooting and its effort to support victims and families.
How this story developed
- Sep 18 Gunfire at Banga National High School injures five students, including suspect
- Sep 18 Authorities confirmed the shooter was wounded rather than killed.
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