08/06/2026
Our children's safety is our priority. Stay safe at home our dear learners.
AVISO PUBLICO| Mayor Khymer Olaso has ordered the SUSPENSION OF CLASSES in all levels, including WORK in both local and national agencies in Zamboanga City today, June 8, following the earthquake that hit the city earlier today.
Nonetheless, offices providing essential and frontline services MUST CONTINUE normal, uninterrupted operations to serve the public.
Mayor Olaso has advised authorities to inspect the structural integrity of all buildings – schools, offices and other structures, and to protect students from aftershocks.
BDRRMCs in the different barangays are tasked to coordinate with the school authorities, traffic enforcers and other authorities for the safety of teachers and students on their way home.
The DOST- PHIVOLCS has issued a Tsunami Warning strongly advising people in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Tawi-tawi, Sulu, Basilan, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Sultan Kudarat, and South Cotabato to IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE to higher grounds or move farther inland.
It is forecast that the first tsunami waves will arrive between 7:37am, 8June 2026 to 9:37am, 8June 2026. These waves may continue for hours.
Based on preliminary earthquake parameters, the location of the earthquake was offshore Sarangani with a depth of 10 kilomers and magnitude 7.0.
