[Inside the Newsroom] Of starts, schools, and shocks (opens original article in a new tab)

An earthquake disrupted the first day of school coverage in the Philippines, with thousands of classrooms destroyed and concerns about learning losses.

• An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck Sarangani, Mindanao on June 8, 2026
• Education reporter's planned coverage of the first day of school was disrupted by the earthquake
• Thousands of classrooms were destroyed, raising concerns about lost class days and learning progress