21/09/2026
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A total of 953 individuals affected by the active shooting incident at Banga National High School on Sept. 18 receive Psychological First Aid (PFA) from Sept. 19 to 21 as part of the ongoing psychosocial response of government agencies and local authorities.
Among the recipients are 623 learners, 286 parents and guardians, and 44 teachers, according to interagency data.
The Psychological First Aid intervention is conducted through an interagency effort involving personnel from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) national and regional offices, Department of Health-Regional Health Unit (DOH-RHU), Local Government Unit (LGU) of Banga, and 45 Psychological First Aid providers from the Department of Education (DepEd) coming from the regional office and various Schools Division Offices.
Following the completion of the initial PFA activities, the SDO South Cotabato implements the HINTO phase on Sept. 21, in line with Department of Education Order No. 14, s. 2026, which outlines the โHayo, Hinay, Hinga, Hintoโ framework for emergency response and psychosocial support in schools.
The division is set to transition to the HINGA phase from Sept. 22 to 29, during which learners, teachers, and other affected stakeholders will continue to receive mental health and psychosocial support services.
Activities scheduled during the HINGA phase include continuing Psychological First Aid, Post-PFA Teacher Check-Ins, and continuing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) and referral through interagency collaboration.
These interventions aim to provide continued support to individuals affected by the shooting incident as schools prepare for recovery phase and education continuity.