Mayor Highlights Importance of Earthquake Drills Following 4.8 Magnitude Tremor
October 9, 2025
Baguio city: Mayor Roderick Awingan emphasized the significance of regular earthquake drills in the capital town as residents and employees successfully adhered to safety protocols during a magnitude 4.8 earthquake that affected Baguio City and surrounding areas. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Awingan remarked that the actions taken during the earthquake mirrored the drills, underscoring the importance of incorporating these practices into daily life. “We hope this becomes part of our culture – to stay calm, go under the table, walk calmly toward open grounds, wait for assessment, and only return once the building is declared safe,” Awingan stated
