As usual, today's breaking news takes the place of yesterday's breaking news.
The shooting at the high school in Tacloban is no different, but I do try to do some follow up.
I am reading some news stories and watching YouTube videos about the influence of online groups, and simultaneously, reading articles that debunk the theories. Theories always abound when the "unthinkable happens".
There are Senate hearings, in the Phillippines. The videos list July 1 as the hearing date. The police woman (aunt of one of the gunman) testifies in one of these hearings. Her gun was used.
Why the mask? That is ridiculous. Per the policewoman, the gun was secured. The gunman stole it from her home.
https://youtu.be/u2o5OxVxbXw?is=yf_Hqr1NPulvABV1
https://youtu.be/iEJogCq9VUU?is=P6SajvbZgx8ra3Hq
Two weeks ago: This link is in English of the interview by a psychologist.
https://youtu.be/x7H5xUizTDg?is=AGzJR70kx5dMApYn
Follow up may lead to some clues as to where the failure started.
Marian R. Carlino
July 7, 2026