Cagayan de oro: Public and private schools in certain areas of Northern Mindanao have been directed to transition to modular or online classes by their local government units (LGUs) as earthquake assessments continue.

According to Philippines News Agency, the LGUs of Magsaysay and Talisayan in Misamis Oriental issued executive orders on Monday to suspend in-person classes across all school levels. The cities of Iligan, Cagayan de Oro, and Gingoog implemented similar orders starting Sunday evening. These measures follow a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on October 10, impacting many regions in Mindanao and parts of Visayas.

Mayors from the affected LGUs have emphasized the need for rapid assessments and structural integrity inspections. In Cagayan de Oro, Mayor Rolando Uy stated that face-to-face classes could resume once clearance is granted by the assessment teams. "However, before resuming face-to-face classes, each private school must submit a sworn certification under oath to the Office of the Building Official confirming that their school buildings are structurally safe," he mentioned in the executive order.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded a magnitude 5.8 earthquake at 1:06 a.m. on Monday in Bogo City, Cebu. Additionally, a magnitude 4.0 tremor was noted offshore in Manay, Davao Oriental, at 12:47 p.m. on the same day. The Northern Mindanao Region is located near these epicenters.

In Camiguin province, Provincial Tourism Officer Candice Dael Borromeo reported that Mayor Y±igo Jesus Romualdo of Mambajao has declared all public and private schools in the municipality safe for use following structural assessments. She noted that the Municipal Engineering Office, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office conducted thorough inspections of all school buildings. "Their assessment confirmed that there were no structural damages or safety hazards found," Borromeo said in an interview.