Following an interview, assessment and counseling, the child was turned over to the parent in accordance with the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act. The firearm was brought to the Almeria police station for documentation and appropriate disposition.
After the incident, personnel from the Almeria Police Women and Children Protection Desk conducted a briefing with pupils of Pulang Bato Elementary School to provide reassurance and emotional support.
Police personnel assured the pupils that the school remains a safe place for learning and encouraged them to immediately report safety concerns to their teachers, parents or the police.
The Biliran Police Provincial Office said it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of schools across the province.
“This office will continue to strengthen its Safer Schools Initiative through regular school visitations, close coordination with school administrators, local officials and other stakeholders, as well as sustained community engagement to help prevent similar incidents,” the Biliran police said in a statement.
The police also urged the public to remain calm, vigilant and cooperative in maintaining peace and order in their communities.
