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Beyond the Fault Line: Why the Philippines’ Next National Crisis Won’t Be Just an Earthquake
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For decades, the term “The Big One” has triggered a singular, terrifying image in the minds of Filipinos: the movement of the West Valley Fault and a catastrophic earthquake flattening Metro Manila. We map the fault lines, we retrofit our condos in BGC and Makati, and we run the Shake…
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Cushion Caution: Managing Business Impacts
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They don’t call it fun run for nothing! I noticed that more and more people are joining running events, which are held mostly on Sundays. Participants just cannot get enough and there are a lot of reasons why. I guess it all starts with the personal responsibility to exercise regularly…
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The Challenges of School Safety and Security
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Campus Security The recent stabbing and shooting incidents, including hazing and bullying activities, that occurred inside school premises in different parts of the country have put the spot on campus security. Likewise, the resurgence of illegal drugs has not spared schools. These alarming events have pushed schools to submit their…
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Fake Land Titles
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More often than not, fake land titles in the Philippines are fabricated by syndicates to persuade buyers into acquiring supposedly cheap real estate properties. These syndicates usually require buyers to become members of an association first before they can purchase the property. In such cases, the offered price for the…
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8 Building Security Mistakes
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Check your office and residential condo buildings to know what other mistakes building security may have committed. 1. Building design is not based on security and safety risk assessments Security and safety does not mean simply employing security guards and installing CCTV cameras. An in-depth understanding of risk management concepts…
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Firecracker-related Injuries Over 1,000–NDRRMC
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Firecracker-related injuries have increased to 1,130, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in various reports. On Thursday, January 3, the NDRRMC said, of these cases, 390 were recorded in Metro Manila, 273 in Ilocos Region, 133 in Central Luzon, 47 in Cagayan, 91 in Calabarzon,…
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The Role of PNP in Disaster Preparedness: Years after Ondoy
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Who can forget Ondoy, which has become the stuff of Filipino nightmares? Anyone who has experienced it will tell you how the memories of mud-encased houses, dead loved ones washed away by the waves, and floating cars have haunted them long after the waters subsided. The Great Deluge and the…
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Security Design: A Must in the Booming Property Market
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THE country’s real estate industry is experiencing resurgence as extensive construction takes place in and around the metropolis. The property boom has also spread not just to major cities but also to outlying provinces, driven mainly by the increasing business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in the country. Aside from the…
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10 Tips When Purchasing Real Estate
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Buying that coveted piece of real estate could be the biggest purchase you will ever make in your life. Here are some tips to help you decide whether the property you’re eyeing is indeed worth purchasing. 1. Everything within easy reach Most houses or condos are usually located in established…
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