MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Metro Manila woke up early on Saturday to participate in the Metro Manila-wide shake drill organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). But as metro residents simulate the emergency situation during the drill, a 5.4-magnitude quake struck the municipality of Itbatan, Batanes, killing and wounding several civilians in the area. ADVERTISEMENTSome local government units actively participated in the drill, such as Valenzuela City where Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office set up tents as part of the drill. pic.twitter.com/BU52J3nd53 — Mandaluyong CDRRMO (@MandaluyongDRRM) July 26, 2019LOOK: First responders from various offices and agencies conduct an earthquake drill in Sta. They were joined by Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro and National Capital Region Police Office Chief Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 27, 2019 03:00 UTC