The Philippine and Japanese governments are set to revisit a 2004 study on the impact of the so-called “The Big One,” a 7.2-magnitude earthquake or stronger in Metro Manila.
A study warns that a magnitude 7.2 West Valley Fault quake could kill 33,500, injure 113,600, and damage 13% of homes in Metro Manila. Buildings, bridges, and utilities would also suffer damage, and i ...
The Philippine government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency are currently in talks to revisit next year the 2004 ...
Most casualties should The Big One struck now would come from Informal Settler Families (ISFs), at least according to ...
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Thursday expressed belief that the so-called “Big One,” a projected magnitude 7.2 ...
The “Big One” is expected to have its center along the West Valley Fault, which historically has its major movements occurring every 400 to 600 years. Since its last activity happened around 1658 then ...
In preparation for the “Big One” or powerful earthquake, all government-run hospitals in the National Capital Region will ...