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Inquirer.net - Sep 18, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Following the school shooting incident in South Cotabato, Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Friday stressed that such incidents must not become the country’s “new normal.” Six students were killed and 17 others injured after a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato on Friday afternoon. “Nakakadurog ng puso na may isa

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