Minor behind school shooting threat in Lapu-Lapu identified, held

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Authorities have identified and apprehended the person responsible for posting an online school shooting threat directed at Nemesio-Epifania Taneo Memorial High School (NETMHS) in Barangay Tingo, Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City, on Monday, July 6, 2026.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Mayor Ma. Cynthia ‘Cindi’ King-Chan identified the person responsible as a 17-year-old Grade 12 student.

The minor was traced through the efforts of Station 1 of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO), the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), barangay officials, the Department of Education (DepEd), and the principal of NETMHS.

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According to King-Chan, the minor admitted that he posted the threat so their classes would be suspended and that he merely copied a similar incident in Talisay City.

“Apan, nasabtan ra sa maong menor de edad ang kalapasan nga iyang nabuhat nga nakamugna og dakong kahadlok ug kabalaka sa mga katawhan.”

(However, the minor has realized the gravity of the offense he committed, which caused great fear and anxiety among the public.)

The minor is currently under the custody of the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD).

He will also undergo intervention through the Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) Desk of Barangay Talima, the CSWDO, and DepEd to ensure that he can continue his studies through modular learning.

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Following the incident, King-Chan urged Oponganons to be responsible and use social media wisely.

“Sa atong teknolohiya karon, dali ra matoltol ang mga accounts nga milapas sa atong balaud bisan pa gamit ang dummy account.”

(With today’s technology, it is easy to trace accounts that violate the law, even if they use dummy accounts.)

She also advised the public to refrain from posting false information that could cause chaos, disorder, and fear among the public.

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