# Teen gunman kills two at Philippine high school

> A 16-year-old opened fire at Banga National High School in Mindanao, killing two students and injuring eight others before taking his own life.
- Title: Teen gunman kills two at Philippine high school · BBC News
- Summary: A 16-year-old opened fire at Banga National High School in Mindanao, killing two students and injuring eight others before taking his own life. This is the…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6x2z4dlzyr0o
- Published: 2026-09-18T08:28:27.561+00:00
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## Teen opens fire at Philippine school
A 16-year-old gunman shot two 14-year-old students dead and injured eight others at Banga National High School in Mindanao on Friday afternoon before killing himself.

> After lunch, he started shooting students. He hit 10 students before killing himself.
## Gunman warned friends beforehand
During lunch, the shooter told friends to go home because he would execute his plan afterward. His friends laughed, thinking he was joking as he was known for humor.

> because after lunch, [he would] be executing [his] plan
## Four injured in critical condition
Mayor Albert Palencia confirmed that four of the eight injured students are in critical condition. The education department said it is coordinating with authorities to provide support.
## Third school shooting in four months
This is the third deadly school shooting in the Philippines since June. In June, three students died in a shooting linked to bullying. In August, a student killed a peer and himself.
## Gun access remains a concern
The Philippines has one of the highest gun ownership rates in the region. Governor Reynaldo Tamayo urged adult gun owners to store firearms responsibly and keep them away from minors.

> be responsible in storing firearms
## Classes suspended across Banga
All classes at all levels in the entire municipality of Banga have been suspended following the shooting. The Philippine Red Cross dispatched paramedics to provide emergency assistance.
## Key takeaway

This is the third deadly school shooting in the Philippines in four months, raising urgent questions about gun access and school safety.