MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) yesterday recommended to the administrators of Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) to investigate the structural integrity of the school’s building that was affected by the earthquake on Monday. The 10-story EAC building located near the corner of San Marcelino Street and UN Avenue tilted to the left and reclined on the adjacent building. City engineer Rogelio Legaspi said a series of tests and surveys are needed to determine how much damage the building absorbed from the tremor. But the local government of Manila will not yet withdraw the occupancy permit it issued to EAC, city administrator Ericson Alcovendaz said yesterday. The Manila DRRMC also convened yesterday to assess the structural damage to government buildings and bridges in the city following the earthquake.

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