The president of the Mindanao State University yesterday announced the resumption of classes and academic activities at its main campus in Marawi City.

 Atty. Basare Mapupuno, MSU president, said in a memorandum dated 7 December  that the decision was reached after consultation and coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, the local government of Lanao del Sur, Marawi City, faculty union, and the MSU student government.

Four people were killed and dozens wounded when a bomb was detonated at the MSU gym as a Mass was being held in the morning of 3 December.

 Mapupuno said that out of the 14,855 students enrolled, at least 1,948 or 13.11 percent had returned to their places of origin.

He added that the school administration and the Lanao del Sur provincial government will assist and provide transportation to returning students.

 The school will also provide special accommodation to the victims of the blast, including giving them exemptions from classes and compliance with requirement until their full recuperation.

 Recognizing the impact of the bombing, the University said it will provide mental and psychological support services to students and faculty members through a psychological mental and support service command center.