Another planned massacre thwarted by police....
By rsa101
@rsa101 (41255)
Philippines
June 25, 2026 12:14am CST
I was having lunch when I heard news about another plot for a mass murder in a town near where the first incident happened. According to police reports, someone on Facebook had posted a warning that a school would be attacked again, along with threats to harm people at random. This appeared to be an ongoing copycat crime. The police were mobilized after a senator reported it to the interior secretary, and within hours the poster was identified and taken into custody.
Surprisingly, it turned out to be a 14-year-old girl behind the post. Investigation revealed she was troubled, and due to her age, she was released by police and turned over to the DSWD for further investigation, but ultimately freed. seems there’s a legal loophole that prevents those in this age group from being held criminally liable. This is becoming alarming, as these children appear to share a common interest in playing the violent online game Gorebox. It is now being asked to be banned being played over our country for now.
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@almostoveryou (4992)
• Philippines
25 Jun
my goodness... this isn't us. what's happening to our kids!?
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@rsa101 (41255)
• Philippines
20h
That’s true. There are many factors that contribute to it, and I guess the internet gives them access to so many things that weren’t available to us before. I think this is what drives them to mature earlier than expected. The internet has opened up a wealth of information that’s made them more aware.
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@rsa101 (41255)
• Philippines
20h
@almostoveryou I really hope so too, and that lawmakers create laws making these acts punishable for minor offenders, so it doesn’t seem like they’re immune from legal consequences. I think kids knowing they’re protected by law can make them feel untouchable, which might encourage committing crimes early to avoid prosecution. I agree they shouldn’t be mixed with adult criminals, but they should still face consequences for their actions and receive penalties or rehabilitation suited their age. I’m also aware that criminal syndicates exploit this by recruiting minors to commit crimes, knowing they won’t be prosecuted like adults if caught.
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@almostoveryou (4992)
• Philippines
20h
@rsa101 I really hope and pray that this doesn't happen ever again.
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@rsa101 (41255)
• Philippines
20h
@rakski True, but I think there’s more to address right now, like amending the law that some minors exploit to avoid consequences. I believe it’s often misunderstood as solely protecting children in conflict with it. It doesn’t grant them permission to commit crimes but ensures they’re treated differently from adults and reformed separately, so rehabilitation fits their age and maturity. I think the law just needs to be clarified and reframed so it’s not seen as giving exemptions that make youth free from accountability.
@rsa101 (41255)
• Philippines
20h
Yeah, it’s kind of contagious for those in a similar mental state. I hope we can find ways to detect when someone is struggling mentally so that early preventive measures can be taken. This feels like one of those situations where staying vigilant is crucial to stopping problems before they even start.
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@rsa101 (41255)
• Philippines
20h
Those online games might have influenced them to act or even plan to do it. It’s frustrating that the internet, meant to be a great source of information, can also push many toward inappropriate things minors shouldn’t be involved in. Early exposure to such content can cause them to absorb ideas their young minds aren’t ready for. The law, which is meant to protect them, ends up becoming a shield to escape penalties for such crimes, raising questions about why this happens.
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