‘Back to zero tayo’: MSU-GenSan reels from P870-M quake damage (opens original article in a new tab)

Mindanao State University-General Santos City (MSU-GenSan) faces P870 million in earthquake damage, with nearly 90% of offices repaired before the quake, leading to significant setbacks. Some buildings remain salvageable, but the university seeks government aid for recovery.

• MSU-GenSan estimates P870 million in damage from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake.
• Nearly 90% of offices were repaired before the earthquake, causing significant setbacks.
• The Y-Building, a key administrative structure, was declared unsafe and off-limits.
• Some damaged buildings, like the College of Medicine, are structurally stable and salvageable.