Binay tells Makati building owners to follow strictly building code
By Pat C. Santos 03/23/2011As part of the preparation for earthquakes and other eventualities, Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr. has asked building owners, particularly at the Central Business District, to follow strictly the building code and have occupants ready and familiarized themselves with all the emergency instructions in any eventuality.
This was the call made by young Binay when interviewed yesterday during the awarding of some 50 building owners in Makati who had complied with the 2011 fire safety compliance.
The mayor said they are making the necessary arrangements for preparedness and they are canceling a day to conduct earthquake drills and lectures but they were burdened by the preparation in the aftermath of the Japan experience.
But late last night Binay said they were working and making their own assessment to determine what would be the effect of an earthquake in Makati City..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20110323met4.html
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