Tag: Cebu earthquake
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Cebu Quake Spurs Call to Fast-Track Philippine Building Act (PBA) as Wake-Up Call
Quake in Cebu Becomes a Catalyst for Building Code Reform The 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces last week has rekindled a long-standing push for the Philippine Building Act (PBA). Mindanao lawmaker Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. used the disaster as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by aging regulations and outdated standards…
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Cebu Earthquake Sparks Push for Philippine Building Act to Strengthen Safety Standards
Cebu Quake Highlights Urgent Need for a Modern Building Act The 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Cebu and neighboring provinces on September 30 has become a rallying point for lawmakers who argue that the Philippines needs a modern, comprehensive building code. Surigao del Sur 1st district Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. has renewed his call for the…
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Cebu Quake Sparks Push for Philippine Building Act: A Wake-Up Call for Safer Buildings
Introduction: A Wake-Up Call from Cebu The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces at the end of September has reignited a long-running push for the Philippines to adopt a comprehensive building framework. Surigao del Sur Representative Romeo Momo Sr. labelled the event a “wake-up call” to finally pass the Philippine Building Act…
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Cebu Android Alerts: How Phones Warned Residents Seconds Before the Quake
Smartphones as a Last-Minute Shield Against Disaster When the ground began to tremble, many in Cebu turned to their Android devices and found a few precious seconds to react. On Sept. 30, as a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Bogo City, Android users reported receiving alerts moments before the tremors reached their homes. The incident underscored…
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Experts Identify New Bogo Bay Fault as Source of Magnitude 6.9 Cebu Earthquake
New Fault Named, New Clues Emerge About Cebu Earthquake The recent magnitude-6.9 earthquake that rocked northern Cebu on September 30 has been traced to a newly named geological feature: the Bogo Bay Fault. A team from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed on October 3 that the fault’s on-land extension runs through…
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Cebu Earthquake Leaves at Least 20 Dead in Philippines
Overview A powerful earthquake struck the central Philippines, with the province of Cebu bearing the brunt of the damage. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported an initial magnitude well above 6.9, and officials said the epicenter lay just outside the coastal city of Bogo in Cebu province. The tremor rattled communities across the central…