DOJ Highlights Vigilance and Early Intervention in Preventing Potential School Violence
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DOJ Highlights Vigilance and Early Intervention in Preventing Potential School Violence

The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) announced successful prevention of school violence incidents, emphasizing that vigilance and early intervention based on perpetrators' prior announcements are key. Parents are also urged to fulfill their responsibilities.

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