Rappler's latest stories on west valley fault
Vico Sotto signs Pasig's disaster response deal with Cagayan Valley
Pasig is the first city in Metro Manila to sign a disaster response agreement with its designated partner region. If the 'Big One' strikes, Cagayan Valley will come to Pasig City's aid.
Disaster responders test skills for 'The Big One'
Responders evaluate if their training, skills, and equipment are up to par in case the West Valley Fault Line moves, generating a magnitude 7.2 earthquake
Solving Marikina City's problems through open innovation
Seven fellows or innovators from all over the world share their expertise to alleviate Marikina's problems
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
Muntinlupa #MMShakeDrill tests community and private sector response
We should always assume that the disaster [management] office or the local [government] will not be able to respond immediately [after an earthquake] a disaster management officer says
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
Disaster imagination: 3 steps toward disaster preparedness
We need [imagination] for disaster preparedness Science Undersecretary Renato Solidum Jr says at the Agos Summit
Metro Manila should learn from Leyte earthquake – Phivolcs
Phivolcs geologist Charmaine Villamin says that the strength of the Big One will not be far in magnitude from the earthquake that hit Leyte
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
Do preventive maintenance of heritage structures before 'Big One' – experts
More than 40 experts from around the world will meet in Manila to share their knowledge and expertise on keeping heritage structures less vulnerable to disasters
#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
How to know if your area is near a fault line
Phivolcs' FaultFinder web app lets users determine their distance from the nearest active fault line
'#MMShakeDrill is almost real'
MMDA commander Geruncio Ilagan says the participation of both the public and private sectors has made the 2016 earthquake drill successful
NDRRMC, MMDA: 2016 #Pagyanig, #MMShakeDrill more organized, widespread
Disaster managers say that the drill shows heightened public awareness and enhanced capacity to respond if a major earthquake strikes
Agos holds #MMShakeDrill workshop for racers, volunteers
Ahead of Metro Manila s earthquake drill on June 22 various groups learn how to develop a culture of disaster preparedness
MMDA and Firechat partner for #MMShakeDrill
MMDA encourages citizens local government officials volunteers and private sector partners to download FireChat a free messaging app on their Android or iOS smartphone
All the videos you need to prepare for earthquakes
Here s a compilation of all earthquake related videos on Agos powered by eBayanihan ranging from basic information on hazards to tips on what to do before during and after an earthquake
Oplan Metro Yakal Plus: Preparing for a megadisaster
How are communities preparing for a Metro Manila earthquake?
FAQs: What's the #MMShakeDrill and how can you participate?
Learn more about the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill day on June 22 2016 and what will happen in Metro Manila on that day
#RescueMarch 2016: Responders go the distance to save lives
Some 700 disaster responders and uniformed men walk from the Bonifacio Shrine near Manila City Hall to Fort Bonifacio to prepare for the worse case scenario in case the West Valley Fault System moves
#Pagyanig: NDRRMC holds nationwide simultaneous quake drill
The country s disaster agency leads the nationwide drill with a scenario on the possible movement of the West Valley Fault
MMDA, NDRRMC launch updated quake contingency plan
Anticipating that Bulacan and other neighboring provinces may also be affected by the Big One the 2010 Oplan Metro Yakal is updated
The 'Big One': Are people ready?
If the 7 2 magnitude earthquake does occur Metro Manila could run out of food and water for a week
Try the monster earthquake survival challenge!
Do you have the instinct and the skills to survive a major earthquake? Take this quiz and see if you will survive if a strong earthquake hits Metro Manila
Metro Yakal: Metro Manila’s earthquake response plan
Government designs an operational plan that anticipates in detail what could happen if an earthquake strikes along the West Valley Fault and outlines the role each agency or sector will play in such a scenario Get to know this plan so you can plan your own survival strategy
All you need to know about preparing for earthquakes
Here's a compilation of all earthquake-related stories on Project Agos ranging from basic information on the hazard to tips on what to do before, during and after an earthquake
SONA 2015: How Aquino fared in disaster management since Yolanda
Disaster preparedness efforts of the Aquino administration have improved since Super Typhoon Yolanda and the Visayas earthquake But efforts to rehabilitate disaster hit areas remain wanting
Earthquake tips for train commuters
Would you know what to do if you were inside a moving train during an earthquake?
FAQ: What's #MMshakedrill and how can you participate?
On July 30 the Metro Manila Development Authority MMDA will conduct the first ever Metrowide Earthquake Drill dubbed MMshakedrill on social media
Dingdong Dantes invites NCR youth to join #MMshakedrill
On July 30 students can plot on MovePH s Project Agos alert map reports or photos of the earthquake drill efforts and initiatives across Metro Manila
Conversation with MMDA on the July 30 metro wide quake drill
Got questions about the metro wide quake drill? MMDA General Manager Corazon Jimenez will answer all your questions on Saturday July 25 from 10:00 11:00am
Taguig leads nationwide earthquake drill
Different cities and provinces from the Visayas and Mindanao also take part in the drill that tests government units response capacity
Part 2: What makes buildings earthquake-ready?
The correct process is to consult an engineer get a building permit and have a responsible person at the site during construction
Earthquake tips for drivers: Don't panic
Do you know what to do when you re inside a moving car during an earthquake?
Part 1: Can your house withstand major earthquakes?
Find out if your house is built according to standards by taking the interactive How safe is my house quiz
#MMShakeDrill: Private sector, LGUs to use social media during quake drill
Rappler s Project Agos trains Metro Manila based companies local government units and stakeholders in time for the July 30 Metro Manila shake drill
How to use social media when the Big One hits Metro Manila
MMDA encourages LGUs public to plot reports before and during the drill using MMShakeDrill
Businesses should have continuity plans for disasters - MMDA, OCD
Are your business offices and employees prepared when the West Valley Fault moves?
#MMShakeDrill: Tapping the youth for earthquake response
When the West Valley Fault moves what roles will Metro Manila youth take?
Baclaran devotees urged to prepare for strong quake
More than a hundred devotees gather at the Baclaran church to learn about earthquakes and how to prepare for the Big One
High school students learn how to prepare for quakes
The short workshop is organized by the school s alumni association as a way to give back to their high school by teaching kids the value of preparedness
13 more schools near East, West Valley fault lines
Education Secretary Armin Luistro instructs all schools to participate in the planned metro wide earthquake drill slated for July
Lawmakers push for passage of disaster-related bills
Disaster risk reduction measures are currently stalled in both houses of Congress
Ateneo retrofits buildings, some classes pushed to August 3
Retrofitting will involve strengthening of beams and columns following a structural audit done in 2014
Daytime, night-time quake drills set on July 30
The metrowide drill will run from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on July 30 Pasig City will also have another nighttime drill from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Ortigas business district
Metro disaster teams show off skills in 'Rescue Olympics'
Rescue teams from Metro Manila demonstrate their emergency response skills in preparation for a possible disaster that could hit the metro
With school near fault line, Marikina students transferred
More than 800 students of the Barangka National High School will hold classes in two other schools as engineers reinforce the building near the West Valley Fault
Roxas Negros campaign, Malaysia Airlines, quake response | 6PM wRap
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First lesson in QC school: Disaster preparedness
Although the school is far from the West Valley Fault we still have to prepare the students says Batasan Hills National High School principal Diego Amid
