The Department of Education (DepEd) is working with the concerned agencies to deploy critical medical assistance and psychosocial interventions at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City.

“To address the immediate emotional toll of this tragedy, the Department is working hand-in-hand with relevant government agencies to deploy critical medical assistance and appropriate psychosocial interventions for the affected learners and personnel,” based on Angara’s issued statement

The assistance aims to support affected students and school personnel from the trauma brought by the shooting incident inside the school. 

The department expressed sympathy to families of the deceased students from the shooting incident. 

“We strongly condemn this act of violence and extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, as well as our earnest prayers for the swift recovery of those who were injured,” based on the issued statement