NDRRMC cancels Q1 quake drill due to coronavirus
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) canceled the first quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill scheduled for Thursday due to the coronavirus outbreak.
As of Tuesday, there were at least 35 confirmed cases in the Philippines, with hundreds more under investigation.
The cancellation aims to ensure public health safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19, aligning with President Duterte’s declaration of a state of public health emergency.
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