After Pampanga and Sarangani, what’s needed to make buildings resilient? (opens original article in a new tab)

Recent building collapses in the Philippines highlight the need for updated structural codes, better enforcement of regulations, and retrofitting of older buildings to improve resilience against earthquakes and other disasters.

• Experts recommend updating the National Structural Code of the Philippines to improve building resilience
• Gaps in building permit enforcement and construction practices contribute to structural failures
• Earthquake-resistant building standards require modern seismic hazard data and retrofitting of older structures
• Infrastructure damage from disasters causes significant loss of life, injuries, and financial costs