ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 11 -- All the school buildings remain safe for occupancy after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit parts of Mindanao on Monday and was felt at Intensity 4 in this city.

Mayor Khymer Olaso made the assurance Thursday, based on monitoring and structural assessment results conducted after the earthquake by the City Engineer's Office in coordination with the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

Olaso ordered an assessment to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel as classes resumed.

However, Olaso advised the school officials to remain vigilant despite the generally positive assessment.

"Report immediately any signs of structural damage, particularly large cracks that may have ...