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Mapua Laguna suspends onsite classes due to security concern
Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna shifted to online classes Thursday following a reported security incident on campus. The private educational institution announced the measure Thursday morning as a precautionary measure.
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MANILA, Philippines — Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna suspended face-to-face classes Thursday, October 1, and transitioned to remote learning due to an unspecified security concern affecting its campus operations.
The institution issued the directive Thursday morning, requiring all students and personnel to conduct classes online for the day. Details regarding the nature of the security issue were not immediately disclosed by the college.
The suspension reflects growing concerns about campus safety across educational institutions in the Philippines. Earlier this year, authorities proposed the implementation of a nationwide rapid alert system designed to coordinate emergency responses at schools and protect students and staff during security incidents.
It remains unclear whether classes would resume on-site the following day or if additional precautionary measures would remain in effect. The college has not released further statements regarding the incident or its duration.