# Philippines Implements Active School Shooter Drills Following Tacloban City Attack
The Philippines has initiated active school shooter drills at educational institutions following a deadly shooting incident in Tacloban City last month. The attack involved two teenage students who opened fire at a school, resulting in three students killed and 20 others injured. On Wednesday, drills were conducted at an educational campus in Manila, with hundreds of students participating in the safety exercise.
The shooting in Tacloban City marked a rare occurrence of gun violence in Philippine schools. The incident prompted authorities to implement preventive measures across the education system to prepare students and staff for potential active shooter situations. The drills represent a significant shift in school safety protocols for the country, with multiple educational institutions now conducting these exercises to ensure readiness and response capabilities in emergency scenarios.
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