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Proposed Philippine Building Act Gains Urgency After Regional Earthquake
File photo for reference only The recent devastation wrought by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand underscores the critical need for the Philippine Building Act (PBA), according to Surigao del Sur 1st district Rep. Romeo Momo. With the proposed law advancing through the House and awaiting Senate approval, Momo emphasized its importance in ensuring infrastructure resilience against natural disasters. The PBA aims to amend the 48-year-old National Building Code of the Philippines, setting new standards for building design, safety measures, and materials to withstand multiple hazards. Momo, as Chairman of the House Committee on Public Works and Highways, highlighted the potential impact of a major earthquakeāreferred to as "the Big One"āon Metro Manila, advocating for preventive action now. "Do we wait for it to happen or do we act now while we still can? The Philippine Building Act will set the wheels in motion, ensuring that our buildings, private and public, can withstand the power of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake,ā Momo stressed. The PBA would mandate structural reviews for buildings every 15 years, ensuring long-term safety. This includes mandatory inspections by recognized certifiers for structural stability and fire safety, particularly for special structures. In addition to structural reviews, the PBA proposes a classification system for buildings based on fire resistance, occupancy, and permitting processes. It also outlines general requirements for location, design, materials, and maintenance to standardize the building process across the nation. With around 20 active volcanoes in the Philippines, scientists warn of an impending 7.2-magnitude earthquake. Momo insists that public servants must use their legislative powers to protect citizens from natural and man-made dangers. By enacting the Philippine Building Act, lawmakers aim to safeguard the nation's infrastructure and enhance disaster preparedness, reflecting lessons learned from recent regional tremors, reported Manila Bulletin. -- 2025-03-31 -
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The left wants to destroy the Greatest country on Earth.
It does show that your country is a county of fatties. When I was in Bali it was easy to ID the Australians. It was the fat white people. -
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What do you do with all your free time these days?
I don't have much free time. There's usually something waiting to be done. -
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Government Hires Crackpot to "Study" Nonexistent Link Between Vaccines and Autism
I am proud of my support for the Covid vaccines that saved countless lives. But had I known there would be such an anti-vaxx movement among the MAGA crowd I would have been in favor of making it a voluntary matter. Of course, the anti-vaxxers should then have been denied medical assistance if they got ill from Covid. Because, obviously, one of the many reasons for people to get vaccinated was to ease the pressure on the healthcare providers. So, no vaxx, no help. -
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Earthquake Rocks Bangkok: Building Collapses with 40 people inside
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Thailand's Digital Card Chaos: Say Goodbye to TM6, Hello to Confusion!
The only people you will be holding up are folk like yourself. Everyone else will use the automated immigration gates. Anyone who has visited Singapore, Malaysia etc. in the last couple of years understands why the new system will be easier and faster.
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