The Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA), together with the Philippine Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (PSCAP), affirms a shared commitment to safe, secure, and resilient learning environments. On August 12, 2026, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Office of the Secretary, issued a Memorandum directing schools nationwide to conduct a Nationwide Simultaneous School Safety Drill for Active Attack Incidents on August 25, 2026. The directive was subsequently reported in Philstar.com on August 21, 2026.
Preparedness in schools is essential, but the methods chosen must be trauma-informed and grounded in evidence.
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