UP Baguio suspends work, classes after magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes parts of Luzon

The University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) on Wednesday, July 27, announced a suspension of work and classes on its campus after a magnitude 7 earthquake struck parts of Luzon.

In a Facebook post by UPB, it advised everyone who is on campus to keep in mind the following reminders:

•All office doors and windows are secured and locked

•Objects that can potentially fall over or be knocked off be placed on the floor

•Turn-off unnecessary electric or electronic equipment that may become fire hazards

UPB also advised on its post to wait for further updates from the Office of the Chancellor.

The earthquake occurred at around 8:43 a.m. and originated 3 kilometers (km) northwest of Tayum, Abra as per the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

No tsunami warning was raised by Phivolcs.

Meanwhile, one casualty was reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

He was a construction worker in La Trinidad, Benguet who died from falling debris.