Online threat forces blended learning at Tacloban school

TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd) in Tacloban City has placed all students of San Jose National High School under blended learning beginning Tuesday, as authorities investigate an alleged online threat that circulated on social media and messaging platforms on Monday night.

The move comes three weeks after the school was rocked by one of the deadliest campus attacks in the country.

READ: New threat shuts Tacloban school hit by mass shooting

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On June 22, 14- and 15-year-old students opened fire inside San Jose National High School, killing three students and injuring 20 others.

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In a statement issued Tuesday, Schools Division Superintendent Sherlita Palma said the decision to suspend in-person classes was made as a precaution as the Philippine National Police (PNP) verifies the authenticity and source of the online messages.

“Blended learning has been implemented for all learners of San Jose National High School effective July 14, 2026, while appropriate security assessments and investigative activities continue,” Palma said.

She stressed that the measure was adopted “solely out of an abundance of caution” to ensure the safety and well-being of students, teachers, and school personnel.

Nilo Eder, information officer of the city schools division, said in-person classes could resume on Wednesday, July 15, unless authorities issue further advice./coa

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