Batangas City school suspends classes amid shooting threat

MANILA, Philippines — A high school in Batangas City has suspended its classes due to a possible threat of a school shooting. 

In an advisory posted on the Facebook page of Batangas City Integrated High School shortly before midnight on Sunday, June 28,  the school said the suspension would remain in effect until further notice.

“This precautionary measure is being implemented to ensure the safety and security of all learners, teaching and non-teaching personnel, parents, and other members of the school community,” the advisory said.

The school advised everyone “not to enter or proceed” on the school premises while the suspension is in effect. 

There have yet to be further details about the threat. But the school said that it is coordinating with law enforcement about the matter.

Philstar.com has also reached out to the Batangas City Police Station for more details, but they have yet to reply. 

The school also urged students, parents, and personnel to refrain from spreading unverified information.

The threat came days after the multiple attacks on schools perpetrated by minors. 

On June 22, two students opened fire on their schoolmates in Tacloban City, which resulted in three dead and 20 injured. 

On June 25, authorities also foiled an attack in Leyte by a 14-year-old girl.