Mayor orders probe into reported school shooting threat in Olango school

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Ma. Cynthia ‘Cindi’ King-Chan has instructed authorities to investigate a reported school shooting threat targeting a public high school in Barangay Tingo, Olango Island.

On Monday morning, July 6, 2026, a Facebook account using the username “Leonido Inoc” posted a message expressing anger over the alleged bullying of the user’s sibling.

The post appeared to target Nemesio-Epifania Taneo Memorial High School (NETMHS) in Barangay Tingo and referenced a recent shooting incident in Tacloban City.

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“I have instructed Police Station 1 and the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office to investigate the alleged threat made by an individual using the username ‘Leonido Inoc,’ who posted an alarming threat directed at a public high school in Barangay Tingo, Olango Island,” King-Chan said.

The post was later deleted.

Several parents expressed concern over the safety of their children. Some residents also shared the post and called on authorities to take immediate action to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel.

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King-Chan, however, said in a statement that she is not recommending the suspension of classes. Instead, authorities will strengthen monitoring of students, teachers, and personnel entering and leaving the school premises, with additional police officers deployed to the area.

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