18/08/2026
DAY OF MOURNING AND SUSPENSION OF CLASSES in ALL LEVELS, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS on AUGUST 19, 2026.
DAY OF MOURNING AND SUSPENSION OF CLASSES ON AUGUST 19, 2026
August 18, 2026 was a very, very sad and tragic day for Zambamga City. Two young students died in the shooting incident that happened early this morning at the Ateneo de Zamboanga campus in Barangay Tumaga .
The City Government of Zamboanga mourns with profound sadness the tragic loss of two young lives.
We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families, loved ones, classmates, teachers, and the entire school community. Our hearts are with you in this time of unimaginable grief.
We appeal to everyone to remain calm and compassionate, refrain from spreading unverified information, and allow the proper authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. The City Government will continue to work closely with law enforcement and concerned agencies to ensure that the safety and well-being of our students and our community remain our highest priority.
As a solemn expression of our collective grief and respect for the lives lost, classes at all levels in all public and private academic institutions in Zamboanga City are SUSPENDED on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 which shall be observed as a DAY OF MOURNING.
Let us use this day to grieve, pray, and reflect on our shared responsibility to protect our children and uphold the sanctity of life.
To the bereaved families, we grieve with you. Zamboanga City stands with you in this painful moment.
May the souls of the two young lives we lost rest in eternal peace.