TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews/21 October)—Colleges and universities in the Caraga Region have shifted to online classes and work-from-home arrangements amid continuing aftershocks following a series of earthquakes in Mindanao. Caraga State University (CSU) has extended online learning until October 26, suspending all off-campus activities like fieldwork, on-the-job training (OJT), and research. Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) has adjusted midterm exam schedules and implemented blended learning from October 20 to 25, with some campuses maintaining regular schedules. The Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) suspended on-site classes at its Main and Trento campuses, shifting to online and modular learning starting October 17, 2025, following a directive from Governor Santiago B. Cane Jr. North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) has also suspended face-to-face classes across all campuses, including Tandag, Cantilan, Cagwait, San Miguel, Lianga, Tagbina, and Bislig, declaring an academic freeze to allow recovery and adjustment. These measures aim to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff while maintaining academic activities during the ongoing seismic disturbances. Authorities urge the public to stay alert, follow official advisories, and observe safety precautions as aftershocks continue in Caraga and nearby areas. (Queenie Casio/MindaNews)
