CEBU CITY , Philippines — Courses on the Talisay Metropolis Elementary Faculty and Talisay Metropolis Nationwide Excessive Faculty will likely be suspended on July 6 resulting from an internet menace in opposition to college students, Talisay Metropolis Mayor Samsam Gullas introduced.
In a Fb submit on Sunday, Gullas mentioned a now-deleted submit from a Fb account utilizing the title “Zane Bacalso” contained alarming threats about bringing a gun to high school and included “condolence” messages directed at college students.
“These sorts of posts are by no means a joke and should at all times be handled as credible till confirmed in any other case,” the mayor mentioned.
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Gullas mentioned he instantly coordinated with the Division of Training in Talisay Metropolis and the Talisay Metropolis Police Station following the reported menace.
Precaution
As a precautionary measure, courses at Talisay Metropolis Elementary Faculty and Talisay Metropolis Nationwide Excessive Faculty have been suspended whereas authorities examine the incident and safe the varsity premises.
The mayor mentioned legislation enforcement personnel, together with a SWAT workforce, have been deployed as a part of the safety response.
He additionally warned the particular person behind the alleged menace that utilizing a faux Fb account wouldn’t protect them from authorities.
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“If the particular person behind this menace is recognized, I can’t tolerate this type of habits in our metropolis,” Gullas mentioned.
He careworn that threats in opposition to colleges, college students, and lecturers are critical legal issues and vowed that these accountable could be held accountable underneath the legislation.
Authorities have but to announce whether or not a suspect has been recognized as of posting time.
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