TACLOBAN CITY — As the city continues to recover from the deadly shooting at San Jose National High School that left three students dead and 20 others injured, Tacloban City Councilor Marty Romualdez on Thursday, June 25, visited hospitalized survivors and called for swift justice and stronger measures to ensure the safety of students.
Romualdez visited the injured students confined at ACE Medical Center Tacloban, Tacloban City Hospital, Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC), Leyte Provincial Hospital, and Divine Word Hospital to check on their condition and personally express his support to the victims and their families.
During the visits, the city councilor met with parents and relatives, offering words of comfort and assuring them that the city government stands with them as they cope with the aftermath of the tragedy.
“The incident is deeply heartbreaking. We want to assure the victims and their families that the city government and the entire community are with them as they recover from this tragedy,” Romualdez said.
He stressed the importance of letting the victims know they are not alone as they continue to heal physically and emotionally while awaiting justice for those affected by the June 22 shooting.
In a privilege speech delivered during the regular session of the Tacloban City Council, Romualdez strongly condemned the violence that unfolded inside the school campus. He extended his condolences to the families of the three students who lost their lives and expressed solidarity with the injured students, teachers, and others affected by the incident.
The councilor called for a thorough, impartial, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice for the victims.
He also urged authorities to strengthen security measures in schools, improve emergency response protocols, and expand programs promoting peace, campus safety, and the mental well-being of students.
Romualdez said his office continues to coordinate with concerned government agencies to ensure that the victims and their families receive the assistance and support they need as they recover from the tragedy.
The June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School shocked the Tacloban community after two minor suspects allegedly entered the campus and opened fire, killing three students and injuring 20 others. The incident has prompted calls from government officials, educators, and community leaders for enhanced school security and expanded psychosocial support for students and school personnel.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)
