Mati City is among seven local government units in Davao Oriental that have lifted the suspension of classes following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, according to an announcement from the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental on June 9.
The Province announced that Mati City, along with Tarragona, Governor Generoso, San Isidro, Manay, Caraga, and Cateel, have resumed classes after completing structural assessments and ensuring that school buildings and facilities are safe for students and teachers. Four other municipalities — Banaybanay, Lupon, Baganga, and Boston — extended their class suspension.
The powerful earthquake, which struck offshore of Maasim, Sarangani at 7:37 a.m. on June 8, was felt at Intensity IV in Mati City, according to Phivolcs reports. The tremor coincided with the scheduled opening of School Year 2026–2027, prompting immediate class suspensions across the Davao Region.
Following rapid damage assessments by local engineers and the Department of Education, Mati City’s school infrastructure was deemed safe for occupancy. The City Government, through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, worked closely with the Schools Division Office to ensure that all public and private schools had undergone proper structural evaluations before allowing students back.
Parents and students in Mati City were informed through the local government’s advisory channels, with schools coordinating the staggered return to ensure safety protocols were followed. The city government reminded residents to remain vigilant as aftershocks continued to be felt across the region.
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Brigada Eskwela preparations had already been completed before the earthquake, thanks to Mayor Joel Mayo Almario’s earlier distribution of supplies and equipment to 72 public schools in the city. Those preparations helped schools conduct rapid cleanups and safety checks once the suspension was lifted.
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The quick return to normalcy in Mati City reflects the strong collaboration between the local government, DepEd, and the community. As the city moves forward from the earthquake’s impact, the spirit of “Bayanihan” remains alive, with schools now fully operational and ready to provide quality education to Mati’s students for School Year 2026–2027.