Poa claimed that these incidents involving students may be related to mental health issues.
“We acknowledge the recent incidents involving violence in schools. We can see from the circumstances surrounding such incidents that they are related to mental health issues,” he said in a message to reporters. “The Department commits to seek out mental health experts and advocates to be able to formulate and implement effective programs to address such issues at the school level,” he added.
With regards to security concerns in schools, Poa said Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has tasked all regional and schools division offices to coordinate with their PNP counterparts in determining which schools need spot inspections of weapons among learners and staff. “[She] has instructed our Field Operations to issue a directive for all Regional Offices and Schools Division Offices to coordinate with their PNP counterparts in the Region, Cities and Municipalities in identifying schools which require spot inspections of weapons among personnel and learners, and subsequently, a report on the actions taken,” Poa said.
Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)
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