554 schools in SOCCSKSARGEN incur damage from magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Sarangani has resulted in damage to 554 schools across the SOCCSKSARGEN region. The Department of Education confirmed the extent of the damage on Wednesday. The tremors have impacted educational facilities, raising concerns about the safety and continuity of learning for students in the affected areas.

The widespread damage to schools poses a significant challenge to the education sector, potentially disrupting learning and requiring substantial resources for repair and rebuilding.