Actress Karla Estrada has issued a strong condemnation of the deadly shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City where four students were killed and several others injured. She described the incident as a painful and urgent wake-up call on the safety of schools.

Estrada personally visited the wake of the victims, offering condolences to grieving families. 

In a social media post, the mother of actor Daniel Padilla expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and the suffering of the families left behind.

“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,” she said.

She stressed that no words could truly soften the pain of such a violent loss.

“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.”

Estrada also offered prayers for the victims and strength for those they 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 said.

In a separate statement, Estrada issued a firm and direct condemnation of the attack, speaking as a mother, public servant, and Taclobanon advocate for peace.

“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 emphasized that schools must 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.”

The shooting has intensified public concern over campus safety in the country, with educators and community leaders calling for stronger security systems and long-term violence prevention measures.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.