PNP files charges vs 15-year-old in Tacloban school shooting (opens original article in a new tab)

The Philippine National Police filed charges against a 15-year-old suspect in a school shooting that killed three and injured 20 in Tacloban City. The juvenile may face a suspended sentence if rehabilitation goals are met.

• PNP filed charges against a 15-year-old suspect in a school shooting in Tacloban City on June 22, 2026.
• The shooting left three dead and 20 injured, with the suspect and another 14-year-old allegedly involved.
• The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act allows criminal liability for minors over 15 but may lead to suspended sentences and rehabilitation programs.