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The Philippines School Shooting Incident At least three students have been killed and seven others were wounded after two students opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, police said. The shooting occurred at about 9am (01:00 GMT) inside the San Jose National High School in Tacloban, a city on the island of Leyte about 580km (360 miles) south-east of the capital Manila. Arrests and Investigation Two suspects have been arrested after the shooting, with one suspect, a minor and Grade 9 student, arrested shortly after the incident, while the other later surrendered to authorities. The Tacloban police chief Noelito Getigan told reporters that the suspects used a .38-calibre and 9mm firearm in the shooting. Government Response Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered an investigation into the shooting shortly after it happened. “The President is saddened by the incident,” his office said in a statement, adding that he had ordered a thorough investigation and directed authorities to ensure safety and security in all areas, offices and establishments, especially schools. Impact and Condolences The Department of Education expressed grave concern, calling the incident a “high alert situation”. In a statement, it condemned the violence and extended condolences to the victims’ families. The incident is unusual in the Philippines, where school shootings happen only sporadically.