Authorities Foil 53 Planned School Shootings in South Cotabato Post-Cotabato Incident
Authorities in South Cotabato, Philippines, thwarted 53 planned school shootings following a deadly incident on September 18 at Banga National High School, which claimed three student lives, including the 16-year-old perpetrator.
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