Public school building burned down in central Philippines

MANILA, March 2 (Xinhua) -- A public school building in Masbate in central Philippines was burned down by heavily-armed men early Tuesday, an army officer said.

Alvin Tiamwatt, chief of Task Force of Masbate, said that local residents were shocked to see the school building razed down by flames at around midnight.

Fake Louis Vuitton Onlookers saw some of the armed men as they hurriedly departed from the crime scene while firing shots in the air.

Local police and the military found containers of gasoline believed to be used in starting the flames.

"This is another barbaric act committed by heartless people. Our children don't have classrooms anymore!", complained one resident who refused to be identified.

The school has three classrooms that can accommodate Yves Saint Laurent Shoes at least 248 pupils, said Enna Cabintoy, the school head master, adding, " Starting today, classes will be conducted in makeshift huts and under the shades of the trees."

The military sent troops Tuesday morning to ensure security in the area and began to conduct investigation on the incident in coordination with the local police, the military said in a press release.

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