Philippine Student Livestreams Fatal School Shooting Before Taking Own Life

On August 18, 2026, a school shooting occurred in Zamboanga, Philippines, leaving two students dead, including the gunman. The gunman, a teen student, livestreamed the attack before taking his own life, according to officials. The incident, which is rare in the Philippines, resulted in the deaths of the shooter and another student. Authorities have not yet released a motive for the attack.