Ateneo de Zamboanga grade school beefs up security amid threat messages
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Security measures have been tightened at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) Grade School Department, even as school authorities assured the public on Sunday that no substantiated threat had been identified following the circulation of messages alleging a violent attack on the school on Monday, Oct. 19.
In an official advisory, the AdZU Grade School administration acknowledged the anxiety caused by the unverified information, noting that the concerns arose just two months after a shooting incident struck the school community on Aug. 18.
“Please be assured that we are taking these reports seriously. Based on the information verified thus far, no substantiated threat has been identified,” the school said in a statement.
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Despite the initial assessment, school officials said they were continuing to evaluate all information received and had coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) for further verification and a swift response.
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To safeguard students and staff, safety protocols at the university’s Kreutz Campus have been heightened. Measures being enforced include stricter entry screening, metal detector checks, X-ray baggage inspections and controlled access points.
As a further precaution, perimeter security will be reinforced, alongside the deployment of additional roving security guards across campus grounds.
“We recognize that rebuilding trust takes time and requires consistent action. We remain committed to protecting our students and caring for their well-being with vigilance, transparency, and responsibility,” the administration said.
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The school advised parents and guardians that any updates or changes to campus operations would be promptly communicated through official university channels.
Concerned parties may contact Grade School Prefect of Discipline Geraldine Grajo at 0945-846-0514 or email gradeschoolprincipal@adzu.edu.ph.
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Last August, a shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga junior high school campus left two students dead, including the shooter, who died by suicide. /das
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