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A ninth-grade student shot and killed a fellow student at a school linked to Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the southern Philippine city of Zamboanga on Tuesday before taking his own life, with two others wounded in the attack.

A ninth-grade student shot and killed a fellow student at a school linked to Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the southern Philippine city of Zamboanga on Tuesday before taking his own life, with two others wounded in the attack.

The suspect, identified as Mohammad Mael Jalani, livestreamed the attack via a body-worn camera on Facebook Live. He brought a pistol and a rifle onto the campus and fired at students inside a classroom, according to a preliminary police report.

The suspect, identified as Mohammad Mael Jalani, livestreamed the attack via a body-worn camera on Facebook Live. He brought a pistol and a rifle onto the campus and fired at students inside a classroom, according to a preliminary police report.

One of the firearms used was a .40-caliber pistol issued by the Bureau of Customs to the shooter's father, a customs official who was later relieved from his post. The second weapon was a licensed personal firearm also belonging to the father, according to authorities.

One of the firearms used was a .40-caliber pistol issued by the Bureau of Customs to the shooter's father, a customs official who was later relieved from his post. The second weapon was a licensed personal firearm also belonging to the father, according to authorities.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered law enforcement agencies to investigate the shooting and identify measures to prevent school violence. Hundreds of students were evacuated from the campus following the attack.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered law enforcement agencies to investigate the shooting and identify measures to prevent school violence. Hundreds of students were evacuated from the campus following the attack.

Tuesday's shooting was the second fatal school shooting in the Philippines in less than two months, following a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/teen-students-kill-in-philippines-school-shooting">June attack at a public high school in Tacloban City</a> in which at least three students were killed and around 20 others were injured.

Tuesday's shooting was the second fatal school shooting in the Philippines in less than two months, following a June attack at a public high school in Tacloban City in which at least three students were killed and around 20 others were injured.

School shootings are rare in the Philippines, which requires background checks and psychological evaluations for gun ownership, though illegal firearms remain in circulation. The Zamboanga incident occurred less than 10 days after a school shooting in Thailand.

School shootings are rare in the Philippines, which requires background checks and psychological evaluations for gun ownership, though illegal firearms remain in circulation. The Zamboanga incident occurred less than 10 days after a school shooting in Thailand.

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Strict gun regulations in the Philippines clearly aren't enough when illegal firearms keep circulating freely — a customs-issued pistol ended up in a teenager's hands, and a classmate paid with his life. This is the second school shooting in under two months, and the pattern demands serious action on how guns are stored and accessed by officials' families. Schools cannot be places of learning if basic accountability over government-issued weapons keeps getting ignored.

Strict gun regulations in the Philippines clearly aren't enough when illegal firearms keep circulating freely — a customs-issued pistol ended up in a teenager's hands, and a classmate paid with his life. This is the second school shooting in under two months, and the pattern demands serious action on how guns are stored and accessed by officials' families. Schools cannot be places of learning if basic accountability over government-issued weapons keeps getting ignored.

The Zamboanga shooting exposes a chilling reality — a student apparently targeted a teacher first, missed, then turned on a classmate, suggesting a deliberate and premeditated attack that strict regulations alone cannot stop. With the shooter livestreaming the rampage first-person style, the intersection of social media access and campus security failures is impossible to ignore. Philippine schools need immediate physical security upgrades, not just policy reviews.

The Zamboanga shooting exposes a chilling reality — a student apparently targeted a teacher first, missed, then turned on a classmate, suggesting a deliberate and premeditated attack that strict regulations alone cannot stop. With the shooter livestreaming the rampage first-person style, the intersection of social media access and campus security failures is impossible to ignore. Philippine schools need immediate physical security upgrades, not just policy reviews.

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The Philippine government is taking this tragedy seriously — President Marcos ordered a full investigation and is pushing for stronger safety measures in schools. Strict gun regulations already exist, but the weapons used came from a customs official's own licensed firearms, showing enforcement gaps that demand real accountability. Schools must be safe, and the government's swift response shows a commitment to getting there.

The Philippine government is taking this tragedy seriously — President Marcos ordered a full investigation and is pushing for stronger safety measures in schools. Strict gun regulations already exist, but the weapons used came from a customs official's own licensed firearms, showing enforcement gaps that demand real accountability. Schools must be safe, and the government's swift response shows a commitment to getting there.

Government promises ring hollow when a student can walk onto campus with a pistol and rifle — weapons traced back to a Bureau of Customs official — and livestream the killing of a classmate. This is the second school shooting in less than two months, and strict regulations clearly aren't stopping the violence. Tougher laws mean nothing when enforcement fails and licensed firearms end up in teenagers' hands.

Government promises ring hollow when a student can walk onto campus with a pistol and rifle — weapons traced back to a Bureau of Customs official — and livestream the killing of a classmate. This is the second school shooting in less than two months, and strict regulations clearly aren't stopping the violence. Tougher laws mean nothing when enforcement fails and licensed firearms end up in teenagers' hands.

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