On June 30, 2026, police in Iloilo City arrested a 16-year-old Grade 10 student for possession of a loaded .38 caliber revolver on the campus of a public high school. The arrest followed a tip from a concerned classmate.
Authorities said the student was taken into custody without incident during a morning class. The firearm, containing five live rounds, was found in his backpack. Police are investigating how the minor obtained the weapon and his motive for bringing it to school.
School officials have suspended the student pending an investigation. The incident has prompted renewed calls for stricter security measures in schools across the region.
