Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) on Tuesday asked the public and the media to prioritize the safety, privacy, and protection of affected children in relation to a shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School campus in Zamboanga City.

The suspect, reportedly a Grade 9 student, opened fire, fatally shot a Grade 10 student, injured at least three others and jumped to his death from the fifth floor, according to initial reports

"Sa likod ng bawat headline ay may mga batang maaaring habambuhay na maapektuhan at mga pamilyang dumaranas ng matinding sakit. Kailangang laging mauna ang kaligtasan, dignidad, privacy at kapakanan ng bata (Behind every headline are children who could be aff...