MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines called for stronger school safety measures and increased staffing following a school incident in Cavite, where seven Grade 5 students were stabbed with a kitchen knife.
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In a statement on Wednesday, the group said the incident “exposes long-standing gaps in school staffing and support systems.”
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“For example, teachers are often pulled away for meetings or additional duties due to shortages, leaving gaps in supervision and support at critical moments,” said ACT chair Ruby Bernardo.FEATURED STORIES
