# After Philippines school shooting, debate shifts to social media and gun safety

https://mins.news/en/item/26035

- Reuters, 2026-08-19 10:25 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/after-philippines-school-shooting-debate-shifts-social-media-gun-safety-2026-08-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a858487f7c24d00010f8eac

> Philippine authorities are trying to understand why a student described by teachers as academically strong livestreamed a fatal shooting at his school before killing himself with the gun. Lawmakers are debating measures including social-media restrictions and tighter firearm regulations.

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