Classes Suspended in Pagadian City Following Tsunami Warning
12 Pagadian coastal barangays suspend classes after tsunami warning
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Classes in 12 coastal barangays of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, were suspended after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake triggered a tsunami warning from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Residents are urged to evacuate to higher ground as a precaution.
- 01A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Sarangani at 7:37 a.m., prompting the tsunami warning.
- 02Acting Mayor Lance Samuel Co ordered class suspensions in 12 coastal barangays, including Poloyagan and Bomba.
- 03The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is monitoring the situation and will advise when it is safe to resume classes.
- 04Classes and government work were also suspended in Basilan province and Zamboanga City as a precaution.
- 05Boat operations in the affected areas have been halted to ensure safety.
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On June 8, 2026, classes were suspended in 12 coastal barangays of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, following a tsunami warning issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). This advisory came after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred near Sarangani at 7:37 a.m. Acting Mayor Lance Samuel Co announced the suspension of classes at all levels in barangays such as Poloyagan, Bomba, and Lumbia. Phivolcs has advised coastal communities in several provinces, including Davao Occidental and Sulu, to evacuate to higher ground due to potential tsunami threats. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) is monitoring the situation and will notify residents when it is safe to return to normal activities. Additionally, classes and government operations were suspended in Basilan province and Zamboanga City, and boat operations in these areas have been halted as a safety measure. Authorities emphasize the importance of remaining alert and following official advisories during this time.
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The suspension of classes and government operations affects students and workers in the affected areas, ensuring their safety during the tsunami threat.
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