Schools in Agusan del Sur Temporarily Closed After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
Schools closed in parts of Agusan del Sur for quake damage checks
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Following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8, 2026, local officials in Bayugan City and San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, suspended classes to assess school building safety and mitigate aftershock risks.
- 01The earthquake struck Mindanao at 7:37 a.m., with its epicenter near General Santos City in South Cotabato.
- 02Bayugan City Mayor Kirk Asis ordered class suspensions until further notice for safety assessments.
- 03San Francisco Mayor Grace Carmel P. Bravo also suspended all classes as a precautionary measure.
- 04Local disaster response teams will inspect schools and public structures for safety.
- 05Authorities urged residents to remain calm and await updates on class resumption.
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On June 8, 2026, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, prompting local officials in Bayugan City and San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, to suspend classes and school operations. Bayugan City Mayor Kirk Asis announced the suspension on the first day of the school year, emphasizing the need for structural assessments of educational facilities to ensure safety for students and staff. San Francisco Mayor Grace Carmel P. Bravo echoed this decision, citing recommendations from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). Inspections by local disaster response teams and engineering personnel are underway to evaluate the safety of schools and public structures. Residents are advised to stay alert for updates as authorities continue their assessments and monitoring efforts.
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The suspension of classes affects students, teachers, and school personnel in Agusan del Sur as safety assessments are conducted.
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