Philippines ‘still not ready’ for ‘Big One’ even after latest quake
A recent earthquake in the Philippines has caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure, leaving dozens missing and thousands injured. Experts warn that the country remains dangerously unprepared for a larger seismic event due to outdated building codes.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the urgent need for infrastructure reform and disaster preparedness in high-risk seismic zones.
As politicians stall on updating a 50-year-old building code, experts warn the devastation in Mindanao is just a preview of a worse disaster
The article reports on factual disaster events and expert criticism of government policy without partisan framing.
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