MANILA, Philippines – The Malacañang supports the plan for a metro-wide shutdown in preparation of “the big one” – the strong earthquake expected to occur in the near future in areas located in the Valley Fault System. In response to this, The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will conduct meetings regarding the said metro-wide shutdown. Meanwhile, PHIVOLCS warned the public against those unscrupulous businessmen who were […]