Tag: earthquake safety
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DepEd Caraga adopts work-from-home after 6.0 quake near Siargao
DepEd Caraga implements work-from-home after Siargao quake The Department of Education (DepEd) Caraga Regional Office announced a precautionary work-from-home arrangement for all personnel on October 17, following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck near Siargao Island in the early hours of Friday. The move aims to safeguard teachers, learners, and staff while authorities assess safety…
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World Mathematics and Science Challenge in Zamboanga City Rescheduled to December Amid Quake Concerns
WMSC Rescheduled in Zamboanga City: Safety Takes Center Stage The World Mathematics and Science Challenge (WMSC) in Zamboanga City has been moved from its original dates to December 15–18, 2024. The four-day international competition, organized by the Mathematics Trainers’ Guild Philippines (MTG), was postponed after a spate of earthquakes hit several regions in the Philippines,…
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Soccsksargen Schools Adopt Blended Learning as Safety Checks Begin
Overview: A swift shift to safety-focused learning Following Friday’s magnitude 7.6 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, schools across Soccsksargen (SOX) have moved from traditional classroom instruction to blended and asynchronous learning. Local governments announced temporary suspensions of face-to-face classes to allow engineers and safety officials to conduct thorough structural assessments of school facilities. The governing aim…
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Soccsksargen Schools Embrace Blended Learning as Safety Checks Continue After Quake
Blended learning takes center stage in Soccsksargen amid post-quake safety inspections In the wake of Friday’s magnitude 7.6 earthquake and ongoing aftershocks, schools across Soccsksargen (SOX) have paused traditional face-to-face classes and turned to blended and asynchronous learning. Local authorities say the shift is essential to safeguard students, teachers, and staff while engineers assess school…
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Soccsksargen Schools Embrace Blended Learning as Safety Inspections Continue After Major Quake
Overview: A rapid shift to blended and asynchronous learning In the wake of Friday’s magnitude 7.6 earthquake and ongoing aftershocks, schools across Soccsksargen (SOX) moved away from traditional face-to-face instruction. Local governments directed a transition to blended and asynchronous learning modes to give engineers time to assess structural integrity and to safeguard students, teachers, and…
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Philippines and Indonesia Brace for Tsunami Warnings After 7.4-Magnitude Quake
Global Alert After a 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has prompted tsunami warnings across parts of the Philippines and Indonesia. Authorities in both nations have urged quick action to safeguard residents in coastal communities as seismic aftershocks and potential tsunami waves loom. The situation remains fluid as meteorological and seismic agencies monitor sea waves,…
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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 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…