Avoid sharing videos, unverified info on Banga School shooting, DICT warns

GMA Network - Sep 18, 2026

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday called on the public not to share graphic videos and images, as well as unverified information on social media concerning the school shooting incident in Banga, South Cotabato.

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