Philippines school shooting revives debate on criminal age
By The BriefBrief
A rare school shooting in Tacloban City has reignited debate over whether children as young as 10 can face criminal charges.
WHO:Philippine law and the mothers of two victims
WHAT:Debate over whether a 14-year-old suspect can be criminally charged under the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006
WHEN:Jun 26, 2026 at 3:10 AM ET
WHERE:Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines
WHY:The 14-year-old suspect cannot be criminally charged under the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, while the 15-year-old faces murder charges.
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