Classes Suspended in Surigao Sur Town After Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake
Classes at all levels in Lingig, Surigao del Sur, Philippines, were suspended following a series of earthquakes, including a magnitude 5.9 tremor. The mayor issued a directive to halt classes until further notice as a precautionary measure.
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