23/08/2026
Daghang salamat Mayor Myrill Apit sa imong liderato nga nagahatag og kalinaw ug kakalma sa among mga lumulupyo sa Mawab luyo sa mga pagpanghulga. Sundon namo ang imong ingon nga “Magmatngon ta. Magtinabangay ta. Ug labaw sa tanan, magpabilin ta nga kalmado.”
𝐌𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐛 𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥
MAWAB, Davao de Oro — Mawab Mayor Myrill Apit has assured students, teachers, parents and school personnel that the municipal government is taking seriously a reported shooting threat circulating online that has caused concern at Lorenzo S. Sarmiento Sr. National High School.
Apit said she had personally coordinated with the chief of police regarding the incident, with an investigation now underway to identify the person behind the reported threat.
She said that once the individual responsible is identified, the person will be subjected to appropriate police action and legal proceedings.
While the investigation continues, Apit ordered heightened security at Lorenzo National High School and other schools in the municipality. Police personnel will be deployed in school areas to help ensure the safety of learners, teachers and school personnel.
The mayor also appealed to parents and guardians to remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information that could further fuel fear and confusion.
“Ang safety sa atong mga anak ug teachers dili nato i-compromise. Mao kini ang atong priority,” Apit said, emphasizing that the safety of students and teachers remains a top priority of the municipal government.
She also urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to immediately report it to authorities.
Apit said the municipal government will continue its close coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Education (DepEd), school officials and other concerned agencies to address the incident and strengthen security measures.
She likewise reminded residents to remain vigilant while avoiding panic.
For emergencies or immediate police assistance, residents may contact the Mawab Municipal Police Station at 0998-598-7095 or call 911.
“Magmatngon ta. Magtinabangay ta. Ug labaw sa tanan, magpabilin ta nga kalmado,” Apit said.