Gun confiscated from Grade 6 pupil

PALO, Leyte — School authorities confiscated a .38-caliber revolver from a Grade 6 pupil who was found carrying the firearm at Pulang Bato Elementary School in Almeria, Biliran on 29 July 2026.

Personnel of the Almeria Municipal Police Station said the school principal reported the incident at around 2:50 p.m. after the firearm was discovered during a school visit.

Responding police officers received from the principal a .38-caliber revolver with no ammunition that had been confiscated from the pupil.

Police then sought the assistance of the Almeria Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office and convened the barangay chairman, school principal and the child’s parent.

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.