7 schools in Mindoro town suspend classes after armed clashes

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Bulalacao in Oriental Mindoro has suspended face-to-face classes in seven schools starting Thursday, following a reported armed encounter between the Army and an armed group in parts of the town.

In Memorandum Order No. 10-289, series of 2026, dated Oct. 14, Mayor Lumelito M. Cabagay ordered the suspension of in-person classes and the implementation of modular distance learning (MDL) until further notice to protect learners, teachers, and other school personnel.

The affected schools are San Roque Elementary School, Agong Elementary School, Gatol Elementary School, Balditan Elementary School, Abintang Elementary School, San Roque National High School, and Gatol High School.

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As of Thursday morning, the town did not provide details about the reported encounter or reveal if it led to casualties. 

The municipal government said the precautionary measure would remain in effect while authorities assess the prevailing security situation.

School heads and administrators were instructed to ensure compliance with safety measures, advise learners and school personnel to avoid affected areas, and coordinate with the Department of Education (DepEd) on the implementation of distance learning and the eventual resumption of face-to-face classes.

The municipal government urged residents to remain calm, avoid unnecessary travel to affected areas, refrain from spreading unverified information, and follow official advisories from authorities./coa