Cebu City, Philippines — A false alarm triggered panic at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on Friday morning, July 24.
According to the Tacloban City Police Office, several students fled the campus in panic after hearing screams. However, when responding personnel arrived, they discovered it was a false alarm.
Police said the commotion started during a class performance, where loud cheers and table-banging were mistaken by students in nearby classrooms for a shooting incident.
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The police declared the situation under control, with responders on the scene to provide first aid and ensure the safety of students and school personnel. As a precaution, students were allowed to go home early.
