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Davao Oriental, nearby areas announce suspension of classes, govt. work after magnitude 7.4 quake
Classes in all levels, both public and private schools, were suspended in Davao City, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Agusan del Sur, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, and Iloilo City following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.
The suspension aims to ensure the safety of students and government workers and to allow for rapid damage assessments of infrastructure and facilities.
The earthquake's epicenter was located offshore of Manay town in Davao Oriental, occurring at approximately 9:43 a.m.
More than ten aftershocks have been recorded, with the strongest being a magnitude 5.8 quake.
Some local government units (LGUs), like Governor Generoso town in Davao Oriental, also suspended government work.
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