A tribal conflict has erupted in San Fernando, Bukidnon, following the elopement of a woman with a man from a rival family. This incident has prompted local authorities to suspend classes in four schools.
Military Deployed to Ensure Safety
To maintain peace and safety, Army troops have been dispatched to secure students in the affected areas. The conflict stems from a declaration of pangayaw, a traditional retaliatory conflict, made by armed individuals from the neighboring town of Talaingod, Davao del Norte.
Our officials are taking the declaration of a pangayaw seriously and have implemented measures to protect our residents, especially the school children.
Jofrey Catanus, San Fernando Emergency Operations Center
- Classes suspended in Dao Integrated School, Kirangel, Kirangel Tunghaanan Te Katalonan, and Kawayan Class Extension.
- Local officials are working with indigenous leaders to evaluate the security situation.
Barangay Captain Jezel Bacleran initiated the suspension of classes to prioritize the safety of students and to allow time for a thorough assessment of the situation.