Naantala ang unang araw ng pagbabalik-eskwela ng mga estudyante sa Mindanao matapos suspindihin ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos Jr. ang klase dahil sa magnitude 7.0 na lindol at tsunami warning na inilabas ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
Tumama ang magnitude 7.0 na lindol sa Maasim, Sarangani kaninang 7:37 ng umaga, kung saan naramdaman din ito sa iba't ibang lugar.
Kasunod nito, naglabas ng tsunami warning ang PHIVOLCS.
Maki-Balita: PHIVOLCS, naglabas ng tsunami warning sa Sarangani dahil sa magnitude-7.0 na lindol
Samantala, inatasan na ni Marcos ang mga ahensya ng gobyerno para sa agarang pagkilos.
"I have directed all relevant government agencies to act immediately. The Office of Civil Defense and the NDRRMC are now coordinating disaster response and monitoring across all affected areas. The DSWD has been directed to pre-position relief goods and ensure that evacuation centers are ready and operational. The DPWH is on standby to assess damage to roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure, and to clear routes needed for rescue and relief operations," pahayag ng pangulo.
Sinuspinde rin ng Punong Ehekutibo ang klase sa lahat ng antas sa mga apektadong lugar sa Mindanao, until further notice.
"I am also ordering the suspension of classes in all levels across affected areas in Mindanao until further notice. The safety of our children comes first. DepEd will coordinate with local government units on this," ayon kay Marcos.
Dagdag pa niya, "To our kababayans in the affected provinces, please heed the tsunami warning. Move to higher ground now. Do not wait. Your life is more important than anything left behind."
"The national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind. I am in constant communication with our regional offices and local chief executives on the ground."
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UPDATE: Itinaas ng PHIVOLCS sa magnitude 7.8 ang lindol sa Sarangani.
MAKI-BALITA: PHIVOLCS, itinaas sa magnitude 7.8 ang nangyaring lindol sa Sarangani