Building safe havens

by The Manila Times

Jun 20, 2022 12:04 am

PAGCOR allots more than P4 billion for the construction of disaster-resilient structures nationwide

Being situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire makes the Philippines vulnerable to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. As if this is not enough, the country also sits on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean, where destructive tropical cyclones develop.

Hence, thousands of Filipinos who are at the mercy of these devastating natural disasters often risk losing their properties and even lives.

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PAGCOR allots more than P4 billion for the construction of disaster-resilient structures nationwide

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