Phivolcs Urges Nationwide Preparedness for 'Big One' Earthquake
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has reiterated its call for the public across the archipelago to prepare for the 'Big One,' a catastrophic earthquake scenario, emphasizing that this threat extends beyond Metro Manila to all regions with active faults. PHIVOLCS urges citizens to check hazard maps and develop evacuation plans.
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