Tag: hazard maps
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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…