HEALING PROCESS – DepEd Tacloban officials, together with partner agencies, conduct Psychological First Aid (PFA) sessions at St. Roch Parish in Barangay San Jose, Tacloban City for learners, parents, and school personnel affected by the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School. The intervention forms part of ongoing recovery efforts to address trauma and emotional distress.
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TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd) Tacloban City Schools Division has expanded its assistance and psychosocial intervention efforts for families and individuals affected by the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School (SJNHS), combining financial aid with structured mental health support as the community begins the long recovery process.

DepEd officials led by Schools Division Superintendent Sherlita Palma visited the wakes of the victims on Wednesday, June 24, to extend condolences and personally meet grieving families.

During the visit, the officials turned over financial assistance to the bereaved families of the victims. The support was sourced from voluntary contributions of teaching and non-teaching personnel across the division and was provided to the Fabian, Separa, and Dazo families to help ease immediate expenses following the tragedy.

The assistance follows the fatal shooting incident inside the school campus on June 22 that left several students dead and others injured, prompting widespread grief across the education sector and the community.

In response, DepEd Tacloban issued Division Memorandum No. 404, s. 2026, expressing deep sorrow over the incident and outlining the agency’s commitment to provide sustained support to affected learners, personnel, and families.

(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

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