CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Spurred by recent school shootings in the country, Northern Mindanao police are pushing for a “whole-of-community” defense to protect students both inside and outside the classroom. Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr., Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) director, has ordered commanders to intensify police visibility around campuses — particularly during school opening, recess, and dismissal — following violent incidents in Tacloban City, Zamboanga City, and Banga, South Cotabato since June. To bolster physical security, Babagay directed police units to encourage schools to utilize handheld metal detectors for thorough campus inspections by designated personnel. However, he pointed out that […]...

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