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Nationwide earthquake drill canceled due to coronavirus outbreak
The NDRRMC says the first quarter drill was canceled to 'ensure public health safety of the drill participants and to prevent the possible risk of contracting COVID-19'
IN PHOTOS: The 4th nationwide earthquake drill of 2019
The 4th National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill aims to evaluate the effectiveness of local governments' contingency plans and protocols in relation to earthquake scenarios and other similar events
IN PHOTOS: Ormoc City kicks off 3rd nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
The 3rd quarter NSED in Ormoc City simulates the impact of a magnitude 7.2 earthquake
MMDA chair says #MMShakeDrill 2019 shows 'effective' response to disaster
'I'm confident that with this kind of equipment, training and people, we would be very able to respond effectively,' says MMDA chief Danilo Lim
IN PHOTOS: MMDA conducts 2019 #MMShakeDrill in the dark
Earthquake drill participants deal with the challenge of simulating rescue and response in the dark and at a time when most people are still asleep
Metro Manila residents on pre-dawn #MMShakeDrill: 'What a wake-up call'
Online, Metro Manila residents have mixed reactions to the early earthquake drill. Some appreciated the realistic timing while others criticized the MMDA for rousing them from sleep.
#MMShakeDrill 2019 set for early hours of July 27
The annual earthquake drill will start as early as 4 am 'when most Metro Manila residents are at home and asleep' to test the response capabilities and preparedness of local government units and the private sector
IN PHOTOS: Filipinos participate in 2nd nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
The quarterly nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill aims to boost disaster awareness and preparedness across the country
IN PHOTOS: Iloilo City leads first nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
Around 5,000 to 8,000 people in Iloilo participate in shake drills in their area
NDRRMC to hold 1st nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
The 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill for 2019 is set for Thursday, February 21, at 2 pm
The week in photos: February 2-8, 2019
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
#MMShakeDrill 2018 still 'far from perfect' – MMDA officials
The fourth #MMShakeDrill ends with an 85/100 rating from MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia and with many lessons learned for improvement
MMDA's #MMShakeDrill: How everything worked
With such a herculean task of keeping the drill under wraps, how did the #MMShakeDrill fare in pulling off its grand surprise?
IN PHOTOS: Metro Manila prepares for the ‘Big One’
The MMDA's earthquake drill to prepare for 'The Big One' occurs at 1pm, one hour after a text blast is sent to get people ready for the exercise
MMDA, NTC to announce #MMShakeDrill via SMS alert
MMDA says the annual earthquake drill, dubbed online as the #MMShakeDrill, will push through on the third week of June, rain or shine
What responders, public should do during a terrorist attack
This is the 10th city-wide earthquake drill and second terror simulation of Pasig City
IN PHOTOS: Pasig holds 10th citywide earthquake drill
Pasig City preps its citizens through realistic simulation exercises in its 10th annual citywide earthquake drill
Date of #MMShakeDrill 2018 will not be announced – MMDA
The exact date of this year's #MMShakeDrill would not be revealed to the public and responders ahead of time so everyone 'must be prepared at all times,' says the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
IN PHOTOS: NDRRMC, LGUs hold 2nd nationwide earthquake drill
Local drills are conducted nationwide through the Regional DRRM Councils
The week in photos: February 10-16, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Lorenzana: Disaster preparedness is a never-ending effort
Local government officials should be at the forefront of disaster preparedness efforts, says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, chair of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, after the first National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill in Quezon City
IN PHOTOS: Quezon City leads 1st nationwide earthquake drill for 2018
QC rescuers respond to a number of earthquake scenarios, such as fire incidents, fallen debris, a looting incident, and a collapsed structure
#BidaAngHanda earthquake drill set for February 15
The #BidaAngHanda campaign aims to educate Filipinos about how they should prepare for earthquakes and other hazards
The week in photos: December 9-15, 2017
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
NDRRMC conducts 4th quarter Nationwide Earthquake Drill
The drills, regularly organized by the NDRRMC, aims to ensure that the public from the barangay to the national government knows how to respond to earthquakes.
Thousands participate in the 3rd nationwide earthquake drill
The #BidaAngHanda, the official hashtag for the nationwide earthquake drill organized by the NDRRMC, trends nationwide
DSWD to test new equipment for rapid emergency communications
Newly-acquired communication equipment will be tested during the 3rd Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on Wednesday, September 27
NDRRMC reschedules postponed earthquake drill to September 27
NDRRMC initially schedules the earthquake drill on September 21. The drills are postponed after President Duterte declared it as a National Day of Protest.
NDRRMC postpones nationwide earthquake drill
The NDRRMC calls off the disaster preparedness activity after President Rodrigo Duterte suspends government work and classes on September 21
Netizens ask: Why hold quake drill on martial law anniversary?
(UPDATED) Political rallies are also expected to be massive, prompting President Rodrigo Duterte to suspend government work and classes in Metro Manila
Government sets 3rd nationwide earthquake drill on Sept 21
On the same day, various activist groups are also expected to take the streets of Metro Manila to commemorate the declaration of martial law 45 years ago
#MMShakeDrill: What to do during a terror attack
What happens when terrorists take advantage of a city devastated by a calamity?
The week in photos: July 8-14, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
#MMShakeDrill trends, racks up over 3.8 billion impressions
The impressions count indicates widespread engagement and interest in the disaster preparedness exercise
IN PHOTOS: Metro Manila LGUs conduct 3rd #MMShakeDrill
UPDATED Government officials firefighters rescuers soldiers and police also respond to the different earthquake scenarios across Metro Manila for MMShakeDrill
LGUs, private companies participate in the 3rd #MMShakeDrill
The scenarios performed by the different local government units for MMShakeDrill seek to foster a culture of preparedness in anticipation of the movement of the West Valley Fault
What to expect at the #MMShakeDrill 2017
Here s a list of the activities that Metro Manila local governments have prepared for this year s earthquake drill
How you can participate in the #MMShakeDrill
Here s a list of reminders on participating in the MMShakeDrill on July 14 to 17
What to expect at the Agos Summit on Disaster Preparedness
Know more about the speakers at the Agos Summit on Disaster Preparedness on July 7 8 at SM Aura s Samsung Hall Register for limited free tickets today
FAQs: What is the #MMShakeDrill 2017?
Learn more about the Metro Manila Shake Drill to be held from July 14 to 17 2017 and how you can prepare for the Big One
The week in photos: June 24-30, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
IN PHOTOS: 2nd quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
UPDATED The NDRRMC leads an earthquake drill around the country on Thursday June 29
IN PHOTOS: LGUs hold nationwide simultaneous quake drill
NDRRMC launches the nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill in Cebu City
#Pagyanig: NDRRMC, LGUs hold nationwide simultaneous quake drill
At the staging area in Biñan Laguna the quake drill involves a series of well orchestrated disaster response scenes Disaster management officials say that the drill in Biñan is now a model for others
Join the 3rd quarter #Pagyanig challenge on Sept 28
The public is invited to join the Pagyanig Challenge and show how we can all be prepared for the Big One
#Pagyanig: Laguna takes part in nationwide earthquake drill
Laguna is one of the provinces slated to assist Metro Manila in the event of a major earthquake impacting the National Capital Region
Humanitarian agencies participate in #Pagyanig
The scenario in Camp Aguinaldo shows the close coordination between government agencies and humanitarian organizations in the face of a complex emergency
Motorcycle riders play key role in #Pagyanig
During the nationwide earthquake drill the Unified Rizal Riders Club transport Department of Health officials to Camp Aguinaldo to provide situational reports amid unpassable roads
Most populated school in PH joins #MMShakeDrill
With only one passageway open Batasan Hills National High School manages to evacuate only half of its morning students in 23 minutes
#MMShakeDrill: What happened in the north?
How did responders from Quezon City – one of the areas which will be hardest hit should the West Valley Fault move – participate in the Metro Manila wide earthquake drill?
