The flag, and open spaces, saved students from the earthquake
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-06-10 02:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Education, Natural Disasters, Space
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Snippet:
THE June 8 earthquake in Mindanao could have been a lot worse. The 7.8 quake struck at 7:37 a.m. near Maasim, Sarangani on the first day of classes. As is customary on the first day of the academic year, students and faculty convened in the school gardens, open fields and auditoriums for the flag-raising ceremony and welcome orientation.
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