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P2.2B in damages, 575 schools affected by magnitude 7.4 Davao Oriental quake — DepEd

189 teachers, students injured; alternative learning mode ensures continuity amid class suspensions

Published Oct 11, 2025 10:22 am  |  Updated Oct 11, 2025 01:57 pm
Citing initial estimates from ongoing assessments, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, October 11, reported P2.2 billion in damages to 575 schools and 189 injured teachers and students following the magnitude 7.4 Davao Oriental earthquake, with alternative learning modes implemented to ensure class continuity amid suspensions.
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported P2.2 billion in damages to 575 schools following the magnitude 7.4 Davao Oriental earthquake, affecting over 101,000 learners and 9,500 teachers, with classes suspended pending safety inspections. (Courtesy of DepEd)
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported P2.2 billion in damages to 575 schools following the magnitude 7.4 Davao Oriental earthquake, affecting over 101,000 learners and 9,500 teachers, with classes suspended pending safety inspections. (Courtesy of DepEd)
Based on DepEd’s latest situation report, 1,006 schools across Mindanao were affected by the powerful quake that struck offshore near Manay, Davao Oriental, on the morning of October 10, impacting over 101,000 learners and 9,500 teachers. Of these, 139 learners and 50 teachers were reported injured due to the strong tremor. 
The earthquake, which occurred at 9:43 a.m. on Friday, had its epicenter located 62 kilometers south-southeast of Manay, Davao Oriental, at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
DepEd said 97 percent of affected schools suspended in-person classes to allow safety inspections and engineering assessments.
Alternative learning delivery modes have been activated to ensure educational continuity during the suspension period.
“Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) coordinators and engineers are conducting rapid visual assessments of school infrastructures,” DepEd said. “Coordination with the Education Cluster and the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) continues to enhance disaster response efforts,” it added.
The DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) is closely monitoring the situation and reminds school communities to stay alert, follow safety protocols, and remain earthquake-prepared. 

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