00:00The Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill was held by the Civil Defense today
00:06as a preparation in case an earthquake comes to the country, like the Big One.
00:12The various LGUs and government agencies were involved in the so-called drill.
00:17This is what Joshua Garcia reported.
00:21Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ariele Punguseno gave the importance of Dock Cover and Hold.
00:28Every time a third-quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill is held in Senegal today,
00:33according to Punguseno, it is clear from the opinion of many that it is not effective
00:38because it has been a habit all over the world for a long time, even during times of war and disasters.
00:42I assure you, even if you want to run, even if you are an athlete, you will be out of balance.
00:49Even your sense of balance will be affected.
00:53So, the Dock Cover and Hold is important. Let's not make fun of it. Let's not ignore it.
00:59Aside from the response teams in Calacang, Manila, the rescue teams from various regions were also involved in the earthquake drill
01:05to see if the residents of Metro Manila will be able to respond.
01:10Those in Metro Manila, our assumption is that they are also possible victims or missing from the system
01:19because they may be themselves or their loved ones or relatives, or the office may not be functional or usable.
01:28So, you will see that we have people from other regions.
01:31According to the activity, the Filipinos' will to increase their freedom and also the public's readiness
01:37in case a big disaster like the Big One happens.
01:40According to NDRRMC, because of the six active trenches that are there, including the Manila Trench,
01:46preparation for a possible tsunami scenario will be their exercise for the next simultaneous earthquake drill.
01:53So, for the fourth quarter NCED, we are looking at an exercise that will recognize the need for preparedness for a tsunami scenario.
02:05That is what we will do.
02:07Meanwhile, aside from Barangay Capitolio, Pasig, where the ceremonial pressing of the button for the third quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill started,
02:14local governments like Quezon City, the province of Alaminos Laguna,
02:20several government agencies like People's Television, Apo Production Unit, Printing Press, Philippine Information Agency,
02:27as well as LGUs in Central Luzon and other parts of the country.
02:31Joshua Garcia for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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