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EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS STARTS IN SCHOOLS, OFFICES – TOLENTINO

Former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chair and administration Senate bet Francis Tolentino proposed an “urgent list” of measures aimed at improving earthquake preparedness, including strict compliance with the National Building Code and mandating regular earthquake seminars in schools and in both government and private offices. “I agree with our leading engineering experts that the […]

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD INVEST IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS – ANGARA

Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara wants local government units (LGUs) to spend their local disaster funds wisely by prioritizing disaster planning and risk management, saying such moves are more proactive and cost-effective in terms of disaster response. “It is always better to be prepared than hope for the best and deal with the consequences after disaster […]