00:00The Philippines held its first quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill today, March 12, at 3.30 p.m.,
00:07with simultaneous siren blasts across the country.
00:10Department of Science and Technology, or DOST, Secretary Renato U. Soledum, Jr.,
00:18and Office of Civil Defense, or OCD, Administrator Yusek Harold N. Cabreros, led the ceremonial launch.
00:25Officials emphasize that true safety depends on solid plans and stable structures before a disaster,
00:33moving beyond the traditional dock, cover, and hold protocol.
00:38Agencies also guaranteed strict implementation of building codes and audits
00:43to ensure infrastructure compliance and resilience against strong shaking.
00:47The government is strengthening operations through a centralized plan
00:51to ensure seamless coordination during a calamity.
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