Some students find it ‘unusual’ and ‘shocking’ to be participating in an active shooter drill
MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of students at Manila Science High School joined the first active shooter drill of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, July 15, as part of efforts to beef up school safety and thwart campus violence.
During the drill, over 1,700 students from Grades 7 to 12 and teachers observed the “run-hide-fight” protocol as an individual pretending to be an active shooter “infiltrated” campus premises.
Police were also present to assist them and to simulate apprehending the assailant.
“We will do it (the drill) as often as we can. Kailangan ulit-ulitin ‘yan eh (We need to repeat it),” Education Secretary Sonny Angara told reporters.
