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Sara Duterte Blames Marcos Admin for School Shootings
Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the Marcos Jr. administration's child protection policies following several school shootings this year, including one in South Cotabato that killed three students. She suggested the administration's response has been insufficient.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday blamed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration for the recent school shootings, the latest being in South Cotabato, which killed three students. In a statement, Duterte said that the three fatal school shooting incidents recorded this year alone reminded the public that the protection of children is still a concern. The Vice President suggested that the administration's response has been insufficient. This statement from the Vice President highlights the growing concerns about security in the Philippines, particularly for the youth. Duterte is questioning the effectiveness of the current administration's child safety measures. Discussions on gun control have been ongoing in the Philippines for years, but ensuring the safety of children remains a top priority due to worsening security and social unrest. The Vice President's remarks are expected to spark further debate, holding the administration accountable for this issue.
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