After a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, classes and government work in Davao City and other areas have been suspended.
‘In view of the recent earthquake and to give way to the conduct of rapid damage assessment of infrastructures and facilities, classes in all levels, public and private educational institutions, in Davao City are hereby suspended immediately,’ the city government of Davao said in a Facebook post.
Another advisory was issued saying that government office work in Davao City has been suspended until further notice.
‘Private offices and establishments are given the discretion to suspend work or adopt work-from-home arrangements, but are encouraged to do so for the safety and convenience of their employees,’ the local government unit said.
The City Government of Cotabato likewise announced that classes were also suspended in the city.
After the earthquake in Davao, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. has ordered the suspension of work at Cebu City Hall following the advisories on possible aftershocks.
Here is a running list of all the local government units and schools that have announced class suspensions:
Schools
Davao del Sur State College
Tamugan National High School
Polytechnic College of Davao del Sur
Localities
Davao City
Cotabato City
Koronadal City
Municipality of Maitum
Municipality of Malabuyog
Municipality of Albuera
Municipality of Mabini
Municipality of Santa Maria
Municipality of Sta. Cruz
Sultan Kudarat