Philippines holds school safety drill after shootings
By The BriefBrief
Students and teachers at Carlos F. Gonzales High School in Bulacan province practiced an active-attack response during a nationwide drill led by the Department of Education and security agencies. Under a scripted scenario, classrooms were placed on lockdown and students sheltered in place until police declared the campus secure.
WHO:Philippines Department of Education and security agencies; school officials and police
WHAT:A nationwide school safety drill simulated an active-shooter threat at a public high school, with lockdown and shelter-in-place procedures.
WHEN:Sep 3, 2026
WHERE:Bulacan province, Philippines
WHY:To strengthen emergency preparedness following two recent school shooting incidents.
