MANILA, Philippines — The opening of classes scheduled on June 5 will push through despite the declaration of martial law in Mindanao, the Department of Education said on Wednesday. In Marawi City, the provincial capitol and the Mindanao State University will serve as evacuation centers,” said Briones. In a phone interview with The STAR, Marawi City schools division assistant superintendent Ana Alonto denied a report that a public school was among the buildings burnt by the terrorists. Pangandaman was supposed to return to Marawi City on Wednesday from an event in Cotabato City, but she said they were diverted to Iligan City due to traffic. Mercado said the opening of classes would definitely be affected as most of the facilities of the school was affected.

Source: Philippine Star May 24, 2017 14:26 UTC