00:00The agencies of the government, schools, and local government units called for a first-quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill yesterday.
00:08This is part of the preparation for the possible disaster in Metro Manila.
00:12Patrick Desus has the details.
00:19Exactly at 3 p.m. yesterday,
00:22at the same time, those in charge of the earthquake drill ducked, covered, and held.
00:27This was done across the country by various agencies of the government,
00:31such as schools and local government units.
00:35This is part of the preparation for a powerful earthquake that could hit the country,
00:40such as the Big One 7.2 magnitude earthquake that could be felt in the Greater Manila Area.
00:4834,000 people could die if this earthquake happens.
00:55The DSWD assured that they are ready if the earthquake happens.
01:01They will do their best to ensure that all affected people have food and basic necessities.
01:08As of now, 2.5 million relief goods are available to the entire country.
01:13The first solution in this preparation is not to duck, cover, and hold.
01:19The first step is to ensure everything.
01:22Again, we are talking to our colleagues in the local government units.
01:27They are the first ones we are hoping to continue their efforts
01:33to provide building permit and occupancy permit.
01:38People's Television Network is also one of the participants
01:41in the nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill this first quarter of 2025.
01:47Aside from your national television,
01:50there are other attached agencies under the Presidential Communications Office,
01:56such as APO Production Unit, Philippine Information Agency,
02:00Philippine News Agency, and Presidential Broadcast Service.
02:05To train people and to have practice to avoid the falling debris.
02:12For our awareness to avoid the circumstances of accidents.
02:20To remind the government that we will be safe during the earthquake.
02:25Just like the earthquake, it also starts with ourselves.
02:29That's why it should be based on the quality standard of the houses or infrastructure.
02:34Patrick De Jesus for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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