The Office of the President will provide more than P1 million in financial assistance to the families of victims of the school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro said during a news briefing that the families of the three students who died in the incident would receive the aid, as reported by BusinessWorld.
The shooting occurred at the school in Tacloban City, leaving three students dead and several others injured. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the government has pledged support for the affected families beyond the financial aid.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed condolences and assured that the government would assist in the victims' burial and provide psychological support to survivors and their families. The aid is part of the administration's commitment to helping communities recover from tragedies.