Tugbungan Elementary School

DAY OF MOURNING AND SUSPENSION OF CLASSES ON AUGUST 19, 2026

August 18, 2026 was a very, very sad and tragic day for Zambamga City. Two young students died in the shooting incident that happened early this morning at the Ateneo de Zamboanga campus in Barangay Tumaga .

The City Government of Zamboanga mourns with profound sadness the tragic loss of two young lives.

We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families, loved ones, classmates, teachers, and the entire school community. Our hearts are with you in this time of unimaginable grief.

We appeal to everyone to remain calm and compassionate, refrain from spreading unverified information, and allow the proper authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. The City Government will continue to work closely with law enforcement and concerned agencies to ensure that the safety and well-being of our students and our community remain our highest priority.

As a solemn expression of our collective grief and respect for the lives lost, classes at all levels in all public and private academic institutions in Zamboanga City are SUSPENDED on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 which shall be observed as a DAY OF MOURNING.

Let us use this day to grieve, pray, and reflect on our shared responsibility to protect our children and uphold the sanctity of life.

To the bereaved families, we grieve with you. Zamboanga City stands with you in this painful moment.

May the souls of the two young lives we lost rest in eternal peace.

📢📢SUSPENSION OF CLASSES DUE TO HIGH HEAT INDEX.

We encourage everyone to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat, and remain in cool or well-ventilated areas whenever possible.

Please stay safe, everyone! ☀️

PUBLIC ADVISORY| Face-to-face classes at all levels - both public and private schools in the city are SUSPENDED on Monday, August 17, 2026, due to high heat index.

Based on the latest PAGASA bulletin, Zamboanga City’s heat index is forecast to reach 41 degrees Celsius on Monday, Aug. 17.

Nonetheless, work in government and private agencies, as well as business operations, continue as usual.

The public is advised to take extra precautions during periods of high heat index to prevent heat-related illnesses like cramps, exhaustion, and stroke. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, limit outdoor exposure between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, wear light clothing, and use sun protection.

Please be guided.

🚨 MAHALAGANG PAALALA PARA SA LAHAT NG MGA MAGULANG AT SUNDO 🚨

Para sa seguridad at kaligtasan ng ating mga mag-aaral, HINDI PO PINAHIHINTULUTANG PUMASOK ANG MGA SASAKYAN SA LOOB NG PAARALAN, MALIBAN SA MGA SCHOOL PERSONNEL.

Hinihiling po ang kooperasyon ng lahat upang mapanatiling maayos at ligtas ang kapaligiran ng Tugbangan Elementary School para sa ating mga kabataan.

Salamat po sa inyong pang-unawa at patuloy na suporta! 🙏

A heartfelt thank you to Barangay Chairman Monching Saavedra, together with the Barangay Council and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Officials, for the generous donation of 25 electric fans to the teachers of Tugbungan Elementary School.

Your kindness and unwavering support will help provide a more comfortable and conducive teaching environment for our educators. We truly appreciate your commitment to the welfare of our school community.

Maraming salamat po for your generosity and dedication to education. Together, we continue to build a stronger and better Tugbungan!

📢 CLASS SUSPENSION ANNOUNCEMENT

In consideration of the continuous inclement weather and the flooding that has affected our school grounds, face-to-face classes at Tugbungan Elementary School are suspended on Friday, July 24, 2026.

The safety and well-being of our learners, teachers, and school personnel remain our highest priority. Everyone is advised to stay indoors, monitor official announcements, and take the necessary precautions during this period of unfavorable weather.

Please stay safe, and may God bless and protect us all. 🤲