Initial findings presented at a Senate hearing on Wednesday showed that the June 22 school shooting in Tacloban City might have been influenced by an online extremist network that grooms vulnerable children into committing violent acts, according to a report from BusinessWorld.
Senator Ana Theresia “Risa” N. Hontiveros-Baraquel disclosed the preliminary findings during the hearing, emphasizing the role of online platforms in radicalizing minors. The attack, which occurred at a school in Tacloban, has raised concerns about the vulnerability of young individuals to extremist content on the internet.
The Senate panel is expected to continue its investigation, focusing on identifying the specific network and implementing measures to counter online radicalization. Authorities are also looking into how the suspect accessed extremist materials and whether similar threats exist in other regions.