Several educational institutions in Santa Fe town, Cebu are set to resume face-to-face learning after completing structural assessments of school buildings damaged by Typhoon Tino.
Schools Cleared for Immediate Return
Santa Fe Mayor Ithamar Espinosa announced that classes would resume on November 17, 2025 at schools deemed safe by the Office of the Building Official. This decision follows comprehensive damage assessments conducted after Typhoon Tino struck Cebu on November 4, 2025.
The elementary schools approved for full face-to-face classes include:
- Balidbid Elementary School
- Hagdan Elementary School
- Hilantagaan Elementary School
- Kinatarcan Elementary School
- Langub Elementary School
- Marikaban Integrated School - Elementary
- Okoy Elementary School
- Pooc Elementary School
- Santa Fe Central Elementary School
- Talisay Elementary School
Secondary Schools and Limited Operations
For secondary education, Hilantagaan National High School and Marikaban Integrated School have received clearance for full face-to-face operations. However, two high schools will continue with modified learning arrangements while assessments proceed.
Kinatarcan National High School and Santa Fe National High School will implement limited face-to-face classes or blended learning modalities as safety evaluations of their facilities continue. Private schools in Santa Fe have been granted autonomy to determine their own reopening schedules based on their individual assessments.
Community Cooperation During Recovery
Mayor Espinosa emphasized the importance of community support during the ongoing recovery efforts. In his November 16, 2025 statement, he called for cooperation from students and parents to maintain educational continuity despite the challenges posed by the recent calamity.
"We encourage everyone's cooperation as we continue our efforts to ensure the safety of all facilities in our schools," Mayor Espinosa stated. The local government remains committed to completing assessments of all remaining school buildings and facilities to facilitate the full return of traditional classroom learning across Santa Fe.
