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DepEd: 82 learners, 45 teachers hurt; over 12,000 schools affected by magnitude 7.4 Davao Oriental quake

More than 300 classrooms were completely destroyed, prompting class suspensions in at least 600 schools across Mindanao

Published Oct 10, 2025 09:08 pm
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, October 10, said at least 82 learners and 45 teachers sustained injuries following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck offshore near Manay, Davao Oriental.
Over 120 students and teachers were injured, and more than 300 schools were destroyed after the magnitude 7.4 Davao Oriental quake, according to initial reports from the Department of Education. (Courtesy of DepEd)
Over 120 students and teachers were injured, and more than 300 schools were destroyed after the magnitude 7.4 Davao Oriental quake, according to initial reports from the Department of Education. (Courtesy of DepEd)
Based on the latest Situation Report from the DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) as of 6 p.m., a total of 12,399 schools were affected by the powerful quake, prompting the suspension of classes in at least 599 schools across Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, and Misamis Oriental.
Preliminary damage assessments show that 1,164 classrooms sustained minor damage, 255 were moderately damaged, and 376 were totally destroyed.
DepEd said that as of 5 p.m., at least 46,646 learners and 4,188 teachers were directly affected by the tremor.
The agency added that all local government units in Region XI have suspended work and classes, activated their Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) mechanisms, and launched rapid visual assessments of damaged schools and facilities.
DepEd also confirmed that it is coordinating closely with the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) to fast-track assistance, ensure the safety of personnel and learners, and assess the extent of infrastructure losses.
In a statement issued earlier, Chief Media Relations Officer Dennis E. Legaspi assured that DepEd is “closely monitoring” the aftermath of the powerful earthquake.
“DepEd remains focused on the safety of learners, teachers, and personnel, and urges everyone to stay alert and follow official advisories,” Legaspi said.
He added that DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management teams and Rapid Assessment of Damages Report (RADaR) system have been activated to gather initial information on the condition of schools and facilities.
DepEd also assured strong coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and other concerned agencies for immediate response and rehabilitation efforts.
“DepEd continues to work closely with the Regional DRRM Operations Network led by OCD to ensure timely updates and effective action on the ground,” Legaspi said.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), a magnitude 7.4 quake, classified as shallow and tectonic in origin, was recorded offshore near Davao Oriental at 9:43 a.m., shaking large parts of Mindanao and prompting precautionary evacuations in coastal areas.
At 7:12 p.m., Phivolcs recorded another strong earthquake in Davao Oriental measuring magnitude 6.9.
A tsunami warning was issued following the latest earthquake. Phivolcs urged residents in Davao and Surigao provinces to evacuate coastal areas as wave heights of more than one meter may strike Pacific-facing shores and could persist for several hours.
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https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/tsunami-warning-phivolcs-urges-evacuation-in-davao-oriental-surigao-provinces-after-magnitude-69-quake

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