09/07/2026
QHNHS students evacuate safely following intensity V earthquake
Students of Quezon Hill National High School (QHNHS) were safely evacuated after an intensity V earthquake struck Baguio City at 2:33 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, during regular class hours.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the earthquake measured magnitude 4.5 and originated approximately 9 kilometers southwest of Tuba, Benguet. Intensity V was recorded in Baguio City, prompting the immediate implementation of the school's earthquake evacuation procedures.
Students immediately performed the "Duck, Cover, and Hold" procedure before being guided by teachers and school personnel to their designated evacuation areas. Attendance was checked to ensure the safety and accountability of all learners.
Following the evacuation and safety assessment, class advisers contacted parents and guardians to arrange the safe retrieval of their children and documented the release of each learner. Students were then dismissed and released to their parents or guardians in accordance with the school's safety protocols.
The school principal, Dr. Marjorie A. Sumakey continued to monitor the situation and reminded students and personnel to remain alert for possible aftershocks while prioritizing everyone's safety. No injuries or damage to school facilities were reported as of press time.
✍️Ethan Theo O. Arciaga
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