• NBI probes armed civilians, police, and a government vehicle at an Albuera checkpoint. Director calls it “very alarming.” Probe seeks who authorized the operation and civilians’ involvement.
• The DepEd is reviewing security and emergency protocols after the Tacloban school shooting, including procedures for active violence incidents previously considered unlikely in Philippine schools.
• Mayor Romualdez called the Tacloban school shooting a painful reminder of safety challenges. He urged the public to let investigators work and avoid spreading unverified information.
• Tacloban City’s morning commute slowed as tricycle and jeepney drivers lined up at gas stations before dawn to refuel following another price hike.
‘Very Alarming’: NBI Probes Armed Civilians in alleged Albuera Checkpoint 
After Deadly School Shooting, DepEd Looks at Gaps in Campus Safety 
Mayor Romualdez Calls for Thorough Investigation Into San Jose School Shooting, Vows Justice for Victims 
From Iran to Tacloban: Rising Oil Prices Hit Eastern Visayas