Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Department of Education (DepEd)-Dumaguete City Division announced Wednesday afternoon that all elementary and secondary schools in this capital city are safe following a post-earthquake inspection.

Dr. Juditha Mapue, DepEd-Dumaguete assistant division superintendent, told the Philippine News Agency that immediately after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook the Visayas on Tuesday evening, classes were suspended the next day to ensure the safety of learners and teachers.

"We asked the City Engineer's Office (CEO) to inspect the different schools in the city to determine the structural integrity of the buildings and other facilities before allowing the resumption of classes," Mapue said.

She said 18 elementary schools...