General Trias school stabbing injures seven students

On the morning of 16 June 2026, a 14‑year‑old female student entered a fifth‑grade classroom at a private school in General Trias, Cavite, Philippines and attacked seven classmates with a kitchen knife. The assault left all seven victims with serious injuries; two required surgery while the others were treated for stab wounds at Divine Grace Medical Center.

Local police and the city’s mayor confirmed that teachers were absent from the room at the time of the attack. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine motive, noting no evidence yet of bullying, gang involvement or other provocation. The teenager was taken into custody and placed under the care of the City Social Welfare and Development Office for medical and psychological evaluation. The victims remain in stable condition, and the incident has reignited discussion on school security and preventive measures in the Philippines.