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The Big One

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  2. Building sustained significant damage following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck General Santos City on 8 June, 2026.

    If the ‘Big One’ comes: Are we ready?

    As Metro Manila faces the looming magnitude 7.2 “Big One” from the West Valley Fault, Ar. Joel Rico, FPIA says modern condominiums are structurally ready while…

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  3. Is Meralco ready for Metro Manila earthquake?

    Is Meralco ready for Metro Manila earthquake?

    Meralco outlines preventive measures and emergency protocols for earthquakes and other calamities, ensuring public safety and uninterrupted power service in…

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  5. Metro on tenterhooks Christian John Evangelista, chief of research and planning of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, traces the fault lines and trenches running beneath the archipelago on 2 October 2025 — days after a 6.9-magnitude quake rattled Bogo City, Cebu, and reminded the nation of its fragile ground.

    Geologist: Expect ‘the big one’ coming

    UP NOAH Director Dr. Mahar Lagmay warned the public to prepare for “The Big One,” citing the Philippines’ position in the Pacific Ring of Fire and constant…

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