Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday called for swift justice and accountability following the fatal shooting of Sulu Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Sonatria Gaspar on Feb. 7.

"This incident is an attack on our education system. This has no place in our learning spaces, in our communities, and our society. We join our colleagues in BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) in calling for swift justice and accountability," the DepEd said in a statement.

The DepEd said it will continue to support the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) to ensure a peaceful and safe education environment in BARMM.

"We commit to the safety, security, and protection of our educ...