DepEd Honors 14-Year-Old Student Who Fought Off Banga Shooter
A 14-year-old student, Bryan Ezel Pamonag, was honored by the Department of Education for bravely confronting a gunman during a shooting incident at Banga National High School in South Cotabato. Pamonag stated his primary concern was ensuring the safety of his classmates.
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