At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting

A shooting at a high school in southern Philippines has left at least one person dead and several injured.The incident happened on Friday afternoon at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, in Mindanao province.Local media and officials have reporting conflicting casualty figures. The identities of the shooter and the victims have not been confirmed.The Department of Education said in a statement that it was "deeply concerned by the reported shooting incident"."Our immediate priority is the safety and well-being of our learners, teachers and school personnel," the statement said, adding it was coordinating with authorities to verify the incident and provide necessary support."We urge everyone to remain calm and refrain from sharing unverified information as authorities continue their investigation."South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo told reporters earlier that one person died and four people had been hospitalised. He did not give details on the identity of the shooter, nor did he indicate the shooter was among the dead or injured.Local media have been reporting much higher casualty figures, citing other Philippine authorities.Classes have been suspended "in all levels i...