DepEd Schools in Region 11 Face Security Gaps Amid Personnel Shortage

Department of Education (DepEd) schools in the Philippines' Region 11 are facing a significant security personnel shortage, with only 1,295 guards for nearly 2,000 schools serving over 1.1 million students. This data, revealed in a 'School Safety and Security Audit' following a recent school shooting, highlights an urgent need to bolster safety measures.