Manila, Aug. 18 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) that reportedly left two people dead, while directing authorities to strengthen measures to keep schools safe.

In a statement, Marcos expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the entire AdZU community following the tragedy at the university's Junior High School campus.

"We grieve with the families and the entire Ateneo de Zamboanga community over a tragedy that should never have happened," Marcos said.

The President said schools should be among the safest places in the country, noting these are where Filipino children are entr...