Tacloban school shooting linked to online extremist grooming

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Experts told a Senate hearing the Tacloban school shooting may be linked to a global online extremist network targeting children.

WHO: Investigators and cybersecurity experts at a Senate hearing

WHAT: Experts said the Tacloban school shooting may be linked to a global online extremist network that recruits and radicalises children via video games.

WHEN: Jul 1, 2026 at 7:45 AM ET

WHERE: Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines

WHY: The attack was believed to be connected to online extremist grooming and nihilistic violent extremism targeting isolated children.

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