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Mindanao lawmaker appeals to Senate: Pass PH Building Act

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate should act quickly on the proposed new building law as the measure could have mitigated the effects of the recent earthquake in Mindanao, which left significant damage ...
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Building code enforcement in question anew after Mindanao quake

MANILA, Philippines — The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao has put building-code enforcement back under scrutiny, after the Office of Civil Defense said recovery should include a renewed ...
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Building code compliance crucial amid 'constant' earthquake threat, expert says

Strict compliance with structural building standards is a necessary layer of protection against earthquake hazards, according ...
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Angeles building collapse shows need for PH building law — solon

MANILA, Philippines — The collapse of a nine-story building under construction in Angeles, Pampanga underscores the urgency ...
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Lawmakers urge Senate to act on House-passed building code

A group of Bicolano legislators on Saturday urged the Senate to act on a measure seeking to update the more than ...
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Sen. Raffy Tulfo files bill updating national building code

Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a measure seeking to update the general regulations and policies governing building construction in the Philippines. Senate ...