De La Salle Lipa in Batangas temporarily shifted all classes to online learning from July 6 to 11 after an alleged mass shooting threat circulated on social media.According to reports, parents received a screenshot of an online conversation referring to a possible attack on the campus.

While authorities have not yet confirmed the credibility of the threat, the school immediately implemented precautionary measures to help ensure the safety of its students, faculty, and staff.

During the temporary suspension of in-person classes, the school is installing walk-through metal detectors and strengthening security protocols, including stricter bag inspections at all campus entrances.

School officials also confirmed that they are closely coordinating with the Philippine National Police to improve campus security and emergency response procedures.As of the report, the Lipa police had not yet released an official statement regarding the alleged threat.The incident follows a series of similar security concerns in schools across the country.

Recently, Batangas City Integrated High School also suspended classes after receiving an online threat from a 17-year-old student who was later taken into police custody.Several schools in the Negros Island Region likewise shifted to online learning because of bomb threats and other security issues.

Meanwhile, the Department of Education announced that it will conduct a nationwide school shooting preparedness drill to train students, teachers, and school personnel on how to respond during an active shooter incident.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the initiative was prompted by the deadly shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, where three students were killed and 20 others were injured.

DepEd also said it is coordinating with law enforcement agencies to investigate threats against schools and is providing psychosocial support to affected learners, parents, and school personnel.