MANILA, Philippines – Several local government units (LGUs) have announced the suspension of classes on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in light of the recent devastation caused by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30.
This list will be updated as soon as local or national authorities make their advisories.
Central Visayas
- Cebu City – Kindergarten, Elementary, and High School, public; until Friday, October 3
- Lapu-Lapu City – all levels, public and private; until Friday, October 3
- Mandaue City – all levels, public and private
- Cebu province
- Alegria – partial suspension of classes until further notice for the following: Lepanto Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School, Montpeller Elementary School, Sta. Filomena National High School, Madridejos National High School, Saint Peter Academy of Alegria, Inc. (will resume at 10AM).
- Bantayan – all levels, public and private
- Barili – all levels, public and private
- Bogo – all levels, public and private; until further notice
- Catmon – all levels, public and private
- Compostela – all levels, public and private
- Consolacion – all levels, public and private
- Cordova – Cordova Public College only
- Daanbantayan – all levels, public and private
- Danao – no face-to-face classes in all levels, public and private
- Madridejos – all levels, public and private
- Santa Fe – all levels, public and private
- Sibonga – all levels, public and private
- Sogod – all levels, public and private; until further notice
- Talisay City – all levels, public and private; until Friday, October 3
- Toledo City – all levels, public and private
- Tuburan – all levels, public and private; until further notice
Aftermath of Cebu Earthquake
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the full mobilization of government agencies in response to the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30. The powerful tremor claimed at least 69 lives and left more than 140 people injured.
Officials warned that the death toll in Bogo City could rise as rescue efforts continued. Intermittent rain, as well as damaged roads and bridges, hampered the delivery of aid and the search for survivors.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported more than 300 aftershocks within six hours of the main quake, which was centered near Bogo City. A total of 147 injuries were recorded in the towns of Bogo, Tabuelan, Catmon, Daanbantayan, and San Francisco.
Over 1,000 residents were forced to evacuate, many of them setting up temporary shelters or gathering in open spaces for fear of aftershocks and the collapse of weakened structures.
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported heavy damage to school facilities in Cebu and nearby areas. Based on its latest assessment, 197 classrooms sustained minor damage, 26 suffered major damage, while 34 were completely destroyed. Six Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities were also affected.
Automatic Class Suspensions
In December 2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) released revised guidelines on the suspension of classes and work in schools during natural calamities.
Here's full copy of DepEd Order No. 022, series 2024:
