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Philippines unprepared for major earthquake despite recent disaster

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Philippines, causing widespread devastation and killing at least 68 people. The disaster has highlighted the country's lack of preparedness, with experts warning that a larger earthquake could be even more catastrophic. Decades of weak enforcement and political inaction have left the Philippines vulnerable, with many homes damaged or destroyed and critical infrastructure compromised. AI

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Philippines unprepared for major earthquake despite recent disaster

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jeoffrey Maitem ·

    Philippines ‘still not ready’ for ‘Big One’ even after latest quake

    When the ground tore open beneath the Philippines last week, Roldan Dante was working in a nearby town. By the time he could return, his home in Glan, Sarangani province, had collapsed. His wife and two young children were gone. “If only I had known this was going to happen, I wo…