It wasn’t the big one, seismologists stressed, after a strong earthquake rocked parts of Luzon including Metro Manila the other day. In Metro Manila, several buildings tilted dangerously and may have to be abandoned until their structural integrity has been restored. Experts have warned, however, that fires are major hazards during earthquakes, and the country has weak firefighting capability. The two major earthquakes this week should serve as a wakeup call for the government and property owners about the importance of structural integrity, whether in public works or private buildings. Everyone must bear in mind that neither of the recent earthquakes was the Big One… yet.

Source: Philippine Star April 23, 2019 16:00 UTC