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Hold regular quake drills, companies told
House Deputy Speaker and TUCP party-list Rep. Raymond Democrito Mendoza urged companies nationwide to conduct earthquake drills at least twice a month to instill preparedness in employees.
Mendoza emphasized that regular drills aim to transform preparedness into a habit and a work culture, crucial for saving lives given the Philippines' location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
He suggested incorporating these drills into corporate manuals and dialogues to ensure greater safety and readiness.
The Department of Labor and Employment backed the TUCP's call for regular earthquake drills, with Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma stressing shared responsibility for occupational safety and health.
In San Juan, Mayor Francis Zamora called on local officials and the public to strengthen disaster preparedness efforts amid fears of a major earthquake in Metro Manila.
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