Actress and television host Karla Estrada personally extended her condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic school shooting that occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City.
Through a Facebook post, Estrada shared photos from her visit to the wake of the students who lost their lives in the incident, where she personally offered her sympathies to the bereaved families.
“Nakikiramay po ako at ang aking buong angkan ng taos-puso sa mga pamilya ng mga biktima ng pamamaril sa paaralan sa San Jose, Tacloban,” Estrada wrote.
The actress acknowledged that no words could truly ease the pain being experienced by the victims’ loved ones.
“Walang sapat na salita upang maibsan ang sakit ng inyong pinagdaraanan, ngunit nawa’y maramdaman ninyo ang yakap ng ating komunidad sa panahong ito ng matinding lungkot,” she said.
Estrada also offered prayers for the victims and strength for the families left behind.
“Dalangin ko ang kapayapaan ng kanilang mga kaluluwa at ang lakas ng loob para sa inyong mga naulila. Nandito kami, nakikiisa at nakikidalamhati,” she added.
In a separate statement posted on social media, Estrada strongly condemned the shooting that claimed the lives of several students and left others injured.
“Bilang isang lingkod-bayan, ina, at Taclobanon na nagtataguyod ng kapayapaan, mariin kong kinokondena ang naganap na pamamaril sa San Jose National High School,” she said.
The actress emphasized that schools should remain safe spaces for children and called for immediate action from authorities.
“Ang ating mga paaralan ay dapat manatiling ligtas na lugar para sa bawat bata. Nananawagan ako ng agarang at konkretong hakbang upang mapanatili ang seguridad at kapayapaan sa ating komunidad.”
Authorities have confirmed that two Grade 9 students were involved in the shooting incident and were immediately taken into custody following the attack. The tragic incident has sparked widespread calls from government officials, educators, and concerned citizens for stronger measures to ensure the safety and security of students in schools across the country.
