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AMID the expected Holy week exodus, petroleum firms announced Monday, March 25, 2024, a big-time oil price hike.In their respective advisories, Pilipinas Shell, Seaoil, Cleanfuel and Caltex said there will be a P1.40 per liter price increase for diesel, P2.20 per liter on gasoline and P1.30 per liter on kerosene.Pilipinas Shell, Seaoil and Caltex will implement the price adjustment at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, while Cleanfuel will have it effective at 4:01 p.m.Other oil firms are also expected to carry such price adjustment on fuel products.Earlier, Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau Director III Rodela Romero said the increase is driven by speculation surrounding the impact of Ukraine's recent assaults on Russian big three refineries, the reduction of Iraq crude exports, the big draw from US crude and gasoline stockpiles, and the stronger demand and economic growth of US and China. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) What is a MLB bet? Philippines TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 4, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded.Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say.Here is a closer look at Taiwan’s history of earthquakes:WHY SO MANY TEMBLORS?Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.The area is particularly vulnerable to temblors due to the tension accumulated from the interactions of two tectonic plates, the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, which may lead to sudden releases in the form of earthquakes.The region’s mountainous landscape can magnify the ground shaking, leading to landslides. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near the epicenter of Wednesday's quake near eastern Hualien County, when falling debris hit tunnels and highways, crushing vehicles and causing several deaths.HOW WELL-EQUIPPED IS TAIWAN TO HANDLE QUAKES?Wednesday’s earthquake measured 7.2, according to Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency, while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. It damaged several buildings in Hualien but caused only minor losses in the capital Taipei despite being strongly felt there.The earthquake hit in the middle of the morning rush hour yet only slightly derailed the regular commute. Just minutes later, parents were again walking their children to school and workers driving to offices.“Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world,” said Stephen Gao, a seismologist and professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety.”The government continually revises the level of quake resistance required of new and existing buildings — which may increase construction costs — and offers subsidies to residents willing to check their buildings’ quake resistance.Following a 2016 quake in Tainan, on the island’s southwestern coast, five people involved in the construction of a 17-story high-rise apartment building that was the only major structure to have collapsed, killing dozens, were found guilty of negligence and given prison sentences.Taiwan also is pushing quake drills at schools and workplaces while public media and cellphones regularly carry notices about earthquakes and safety.“These measures have significantly enhanced Taiwan’s resilience to earthquakes, helping to mitigate the potential for catastrophic damage and loss of life,” Gao said.THE 1999 QUAKE WAS A WAKE-UP CALLTaiwan and its surrounding waters have registered about 2,000 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater since 1980, and more than 100 earthquakes with a magnitude above 5.5, according to the USGS.The island’s worst quake in recent years struck on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7. It caused 2,400 deaths, injured around 100,000 and destroyed thousands of buildings.It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.“Observers strongly criticized Taiwan’s response to the 21 September 1999 earthquake, arguing that it took hours for emergency medical response teams to arrive, that rescuers lacked training, and that the operations between government agencies were not well coordinated," he wrote in an email. As a result, the government passed the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and set up two national centers to handle coordination and training for earthquakes.“I think we’re seeing the results in this most recent shock,” he said. (AP)

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 4, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded.Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say.Here is a closer look at Taiwan’s history of earthquakes:WHY SO MANY TEMBLORS?Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.The area is particularly vulnerable to temblors due to the tension accumulated from the interactions of two tectonic plates, the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, which may lead to sudden releases in the form of earthquakes.The region’s mountainous landscape can magnify the ground shaking, leading to landslides. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near the epicenter of Wednesday's quake near eastern Hualien County, when falling debris hit tunnels and highways, crushing vehicles and causing several deaths.HOW WELL-EQUIPPED IS TAIWAN TO HANDLE QUAKES?Wednesday’s earthquake measured 7.2, according to Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency, while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. It damaged several buildings in Hualien but caused only minor losses in the capital Taipei despite being strongly felt there.The earthquake hit in the middle of the morning rush hour yet only slightly derailed the regular commute. Just minutes later, parents were again walking their children to school and workers driving to offices.“Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world,” said Stephen Gao, a seismologist and professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety.”The government continually revises the level of quake resistance required of new and existing buildings — which may increase construction costs — and offers subsidies to residents willing to check their buildings’ quake resistance.Following a 2016 quake in Tainan, on the island’s southwestern coast, five people involved in the construction of a 17-story high-rise apartment building that was the only major structure to have collapsed, killing dozens, were found guilty of negligence and given prison sentences.Taiwan also is pushing quake drills at schools and workplaces while public media and cellphones regularly carry notices about earthquakes and safety.“These measures have significantly enhanced Taiwan’s resilience to earthquakes, helping to mitigate the potential for catastrophic damage and loss of life,” Gao said.THE 1999 QUAKE WAS A WAKE-UP CALLTaiwan and its surrounding waters have registered about 2,000 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater since 1980, and more than 100 earthquakes with a magnitude above 5.5, according to the USGS.The island’s worst quake in recent years struck on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7. It caused 2,400 deaths, injured around 100,000 and destroyed thousands of buildings.It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.“Observers strongly criticized Taiwan’s response to the 21 September 1999 earthquake, arguing that it took hours for emergency medical response teams to arrive, that rescuers lacked training, and that the operations between government agencies were not well coordinated," he wrote in an email. As a result, the government passed the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and set up two national centers to handle coordination and training for earthquakes.“I think we’re seeing the results in this most recent shock,” he said. (AP) Where can I bet my money? RECOGNIZING traffic as one of the major problems of the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to follow traffic rules as he sees discipline as a traffic solution.In his vlog, Marcos said that even if the government will implement several measures to combat the heavy traffic, such as providing more roads and other transportation infrastructures, it will remain ineffective if people are still undisciplined on the road.“Pero ang higit na kakulangan nating mga Pilipino sa daan ay ‘disiplina.’ Dapat susunod tayo sa traffic rules. Para tayong mauubusan lagi ng kalye. May bago mang kalye, kung luma pa rin ang ugali ay wala pa rin,” he said.(But what we Filipinos lack most on the road is 'discipline.' We must follow the traffic rules. It's like we'll always run out of road. Building new roads would be worthless if we remain undisciplined.)“Ang pagbibigayan sa daan ay kailangan nating ipaalala sa bawat isa. Sa ating mga sarili. Ang ‘Bagong Pilipino’ ay disiplinado sa kalye; sumusunod sa batas trapiko; nagbibigay sa kapwa; at higit sa lahat, hindi naghahari-harian sa daan,” he added.(We need to remind each other about the importance of giving way. The 'New Filipino' has discipline, complies with traffic laws, gives way to others, and above all, not reigning as if he owns the road.)Marcos also reminded motorists to be courteous and respect one another, adding that a simple wave as a gesture of saying “thank you” would mean a lot.“At kapag nakapagbigayan naman tayo, ‘pag pinagbigyan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka lang. Pinadaan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka. Kumaway ka lang ng kaunti, malaking bagay ‘yan,” he said.(When you are given a way, just say 'thank you'. A wave can already make a difference.)“Pagkaginawa ninyo ‘yun, masasanay tayo sa ganyan at magbibigayan, siguro mas magandang bigayan ‘pagka ganun, ‘pag nagta-thank you man lang ng kaunti,” he added.(If you do that, we'll get used to that, and it’s better to say thank you.)He also reminded government employees and public servants to take the lead and serve as good examples to other motorists.During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government designated a bus lane only along Edsa to cater the commuting public.Aside from buses, only ambulances transporting patients, the President, Vice President, House Speaker, Senate President and the Chief Justice are allowed to pass through the bus lanes.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), however, has been continuously apprehending motorists illegally passing through the bus lane, including ambulances not involved in emergency operations, policemen and other government employees.“Ang pag-aabuso at pagbalewala sa batas trapiko ay hindi pribileheyo na kasama sa sinumpaan naming mga lingkod bayan. Pangungunahan ng pamahalaan at lahat ng mga ahensya nito ang pagiging disiplinado sa ating mga lansangan,” Marcos said.(Abusing and disregarding traffic laws is not among the privileges accorded to us as public servants. The government and all its agencies will lead in showing discipline on the road.)Marcos also mulled to strengthen the development of the provinces near Metro Manila such as Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite and Laguna to provide a long-term solution to the traffic problem in the metropolis.He said providing equal opportunities outside Metro Manila is one of the best solutions to address traffic congestion.“Habang patuloy ang pag-gawa ng ating mga tulay, flyover, skyway, subways, train systems, at iba pang mga imprastraktura para sa transportasyon, patuloy naman ang pagdami ng populasyon natin at ang pagdami ng mga sasakyan,” he said.(As our bridges, flyovers, skyways, subways, train systems, and other transportation infrastructure continue to be built, our population and the number of vehicles continue to increase.)“Congested ang Metro Manila, kung kaya bahagi talaga ng pag-paplano ay mai-develop ang mga kalapit na probinsya at siyudad. ‘Yan ang mga nakikita natin ngayon na developments. Ang Bulacan, Pampanga sa North at Cavite and Laguna sa South. Kaya pati ang mga kalye at tulay na papunta sa mga lugar na ‘yon ay patuloy ring pinapaganda pa. Pati na rin ang airport,” he added.(Metro Manila is congested, so part of the planning is to develop the neighboring provinces and cities. Those are the developments we are seeing now -- Bulacan, Pampanga in the North and Cavite and Laguna in the South. That's why even the streets and bridges in those places continue to be improved, as well as the airport.)Marcos also said that implementing work-from-home or adjusted working hours set-up is also seen as one of the solutions for traffic congestion.In a recent Cabinet meeting, Marcos ordered a comprehensive and holistic approach in solving the traffic problem, not the “piecemeal approach” implemented by the previous administrations. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)

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RECOGNIZING traffic as one of the major problems of the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to follow traffic rules as he sees discipline as a traffic solution.In his vlog, Marcos said that even if the government will implement several measures to combat the heavy traffic, such as providing more roads and other transportation infrastructures, it will remain ineffective if people are still undisciplined on the road.“Pero ang higit na kakulangan nating mga Pilipino sa daan ay ‘disiplina.’ Dapat susunod tayo sa traffic rules. Para tayong mauubusan lagi ng kalye. May bago mang kalye, kung luma pa rin ang ugali ay wala pa rin,” he said.(But what we Filipinos lack most on the road is 'discipline.' We must follow the traffic rules. It's like we'll always run out of road. Building new roads would be worthless if we remain undisciplined.)“Ang pagbibigayan sa daan ay kailangan nating ipaalala sa bawat isa. Sa ating mga sarili. Ang ‘Bagong Pilipino’ ay disiplinado sa kalye; sumusunod sa batas trapiko; nagbibigay sa kapwa; at higit sa lahat, hindi naghahari-harian sa daan,” he added.(We need to remind each other about the importance of giving way. The 'New Filipino' has discipline, complies with traffic laws, gives way to others, and above all, not reigning as if he owns the road.)Marcos also reminded motorists to be courteous and respect one another, adding that a simple wave as a gesture of saying “thank you” would mean a lot.“At kapag nakapagbigayan naman tayo, ‘pag pinagbigyan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka lang. Pinadaan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka. Kumaway ka lang ng kaunti, malaking bagay ‘yan,” he said.(When you are given a way, just say 'thank you'. A wave can already make a difference.)“Pagkaginawa ninyo ‘yun, masasanay tayo sa ganyan at magbibigayan, siguro mas magandang bigayan ‘pagka ganun, ‘pag nagta-thank you man lang ng kaunti,” he added.(If you do that, we'll get used to that, and it’s better to say thank you.)He also reminded government employees and public servants to take the lead and serve as good examples to other motorists.During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government designated a bus lane only along Edsa to cater the commuting public.Aside from buses, only ambulances transporting patients, the President, Vice President, House Speaker, Senate President and the Chief Justice are allowed to pass through the bus lanes.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), however, has been continuously apprehending motorists illegally passing through the bus lane, including ambulances not involved in emergency operations, policemen and other government employees.“Ang pag-aabuso at pagbalewala sa batas trapiko ay hindi pribileheyo na kasama sa sinumpaan naming mga lingkod bayan. Pangungunahan ng pamahalaan at lahat ng mga ahensya nito ang pagiging disiplinado sa ating mga lansangan,” Marcos said.(Abusing and disregarding traffic laws is not among the privileges accorded to us as public servants. The government and all its agencies will lead in showing discipline on the road.)Marcos also mulled to strengthen the development of the provinces near Metro Manila such as Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite and Laguna to provide a long-term solution to the traffic problem in the metropolis.He said providing equal opportunities outside Metro Manila is one of the best solutions to address traffic congestion.“Habang patuloy ang pag-gawa ng ating mga tulay, flyover, skyway, subways, train systems, at iba pang mga imprastraktura para sa transportasyon, patuloy naman ang pagdami ng populasyon natin at ang pagdami ng mga sasakyan,” he said.(As our bridges, flyovers, skyways, subways, train systems, and other transportation infrastructure continue to be built, our population and the number of vehicles continue to increase.)“Congested ang Metro Manila, kung kaya bahagi talaga ng pag-paplano ay mai-develop ang mga kalapit na probinsya at siyudad. ‘Yan ang mga nakikita natin ngayon na developments. Ang Bulacan, Pampanga sa North at Cavite and Laguna sa South. Kaya pati ang mga kalye at tulay na papunta sa mga lugar na ‘yon ay patuloy ring pinapaganda pa. Pati na rin ang airport,” he added.(Metro Manila is congested, so part of the planning is to develop the neighboring provinces and cities. Those are the developments we are seeing now -- Bulacan, Pampanga in the North and Cavite and Laguna in the South. That's why even the streets and bridges in those places continue to be improved, as well as the airport.)Marcos also said that implementing work-from-home or adjusted working hours set-up is also seen as one of the solutions for traffic congestion.In a recent Cabinet meeting, Marcos ordered a comprehensive and holistic approach in solving the traffic problem, not the “piecemeal approach” implemented by the previous administrations. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) Where can I bet my money? AMID the expected Holy week exodus, petroleum firms announced Monday, March 25, 2024, a big-time oil price hike.In their respective advisories, Pilipinas Shell, Seaoil, Cleanfuel and Caltex said there will be a P1.40 per liter price increase for diesel, P2.20 per liter on gasoline and P1.30 per liter on kerosene.Pilipinas Shell, Seaoil and Caltex will implement the price adjustment at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, while Cleanfuel will have it effective at 4:01 p.m.Other oil firms are also expected to carry such price adjustment on fuel products.Earlier, Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau Director III Rodela Romero said the increase is driven by speculation surrounding the impact of Ukraine's recent assaults on Russian big three refineries, the reduction of Iraq crude exports, the big draw from US crude and gasoline stockpiles, and the stronger demand and economic growth of US and China. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)

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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 4, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded.Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say.Here is a closer look at Taiwan’s history of earthquakes:WHY SO MANY TEMBLORS?Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.The area is particularly vulnerable to temblors due to the tension accumulated from the interactions of two tectonic plates, the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, which may lead to sudden releases in the form of earthquakes.The region’s mountainous landscape can magnify the ground shaking, leading to landslides. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near the epicenter of Wednesday's quake near eastern Hualien County, when falling debris hit tunnels and highways, crushing vehicles and causing several deaths.HOW WELL-EQUIPPED IS TAIWAN TO HANDLE QUAKES?Wednesday’s earthquake measured 7.2, according to Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency, while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. It damaged several buildings in Hualien but caused only minor losses in the capital Taipei despite being strongly felt there.The earthquake hit in the middle of the morning rush hour yet only slightly derailed the regular commute. Just minutes later, parents were again walking their children to school and workers driving to offices.“Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world,” said Stephen Gao, a seismologist and professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety.”The government continually revises the level of quake resistance required of new and existing buildings — which may increase construction costs — and offers subsidies to residents willing to check their buildings’ quake resistance.Following a 2016 quake in Tainan, on the island’s southwestern coast, five people involved in the construction of a 17-story high-rise apartment building that was the only major structure to have collapsed, killing dozens, were found guilty of negligence and given prison sentences.Taiwan also is pushing quake drills at schools and workplaces while public media and cellphones regularly carry notices about earthquakes and safety.“These measures have significantly enhanced Taiwan’s resilience to earthquakes, helping to mitigate the potential for catastrophic damage and loss of life,” Gao said.THE 1999 QUAKE WAS A WAKE-UP CALLTaiwan and its surrounding waters have registered about 2,000 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater since 1980, and more than 100 earthquakes with a magnitude above 5.5, according to the USGS.The island’s worst quake in recent years struck on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7. It caused 2,400 deaths, injured around 100,000 and destroyed thousands of buildings.It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.“Observers strongly criticized Taiwan’s response to the 21 September 1999 earthquake, arguing that it took hours for emergency medical response teams to arrive, that rescuers lacked training, and that the operations between government agencies were not well coordinated," he wrote in an email. As a result, the government passed the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and set up two national centers to handle coordination and training for earthquakes.“I think we’re seeing the results in this most recent shock,” he said. (AP) What is a MLB bet? . Read our SportsPlus Play No.1 review and learn why this online casino is among the best in the Philippines, thanks to its ⭐ marvelous games library, bonus & more. here is how to register at an online casino site in the Philippines:

AMID the expected Holy week exodus, petroleum firms announced Monday, March 25, 2024, a big-time oil price hike.In their respective advisories, Pilipinas Shell, Seaoil, Cleanfuel and Caltex said there will be a P1.40 per liter price increase for diesel, P2.20 per liter on gasoline and P1.30 per liter on kerosene.Pilipinas Shell, Seaoil and Caltex will implement the price adjustment at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, while Cleanfuel will have it effective at 4:01 p.m.Other oil firms are also expected to carry such price adjustment on fuel products.Earlier, Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau Director III Rodela Romero said the increase is driven by speculation surrounding the impact of Ukraine's recent assaults on Russian big three refineries, the reduction of Iraq crude exports, the big draw from US crude and gasoline stockpiles, and the stronger demand and economic growth of US and China. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) Where can I bet my money? . It’s always a good idea to take your time and make sure you’ve found the best online casino in the Philippines on the online gambling market that can give you what you want.

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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 4, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded.Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say.Here is a closer look at Taiwan’s history of earthquakes:WHY SO MANY TEMBLORS?Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.The area is particularly vulnerable to temblors due to the tension accumulated from the interactions of two tectonic plates, the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, which may lead to sudden releases in the form of earthquakes.The region’s mountainous landscape can magnify the ground shaking, leading to landslides. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near the epicenter of Wednesday's quake near eastern Hualien County, when falling debris hit tunnels and highways, crushing vehicles and causing several deaths.HOW WELL-EQUIPPED IS TAIWAN TO HANDLE QUAKES?Wednesday’s earthquake measured 7.2, according to Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency, while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. It damaged several buildings in Hualien but caused only minor losses in the capital Taipei despite being strongly felt there.The earthquake hit in the middle of the morning rush hour yet only slightly derailed the regular commute. Just minutes later, parents were again walking their children to school and workers driving to offices.“Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world,” said Stephen Gao, a seismologist and professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety.”The government continually revises the level of quake resistance required of new and existing buildings — which may increase construction costs — and offers subsidies to residents willing to check their buildings’ quake resistance.Following a 2016 quake in Tainan, on the island’s southwestern coast, five people involved in the construction of a 17-story high-rise apartment building that was the only major structure to have collapsed, killing dozens, were found guilty of negligence and given prison sentences.Taiwan also is pushing quake drills at schools and workplaces while public media and cellphones regularly carry notices about earthquakes and safety.“These measures have significantly enhanced Taiwan’s resilience to earthquakes, helping to mitigate the potential for catastrophic damage and loss of life,” Gao said.THE 1999 QUAKE WAS A WAKE-UP CALLTaiwan and its surrounding waters have registered about 2,000 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater since 1980, and more than 100 earthquakes with a magnitude above 5.5, according to the USGS.The island’s worst quake in recent years struck on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7. It caused 2,400 deaths, injured around 100,000 and destroyed thousands of buildings.It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.“Observers strongly criticized Taiwan’s response to the 21 September 1999 earthquake, arguing that it took hours for emergency medical response teams to arrive, that rescuers lacked training, and that the operations between government agencies were not well coordinated," he wrote in an email. As a result, the government passed the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and set up two national centers to handle coordination and training for earthquakes.“I think we’re seeing the results in this most recent shock,” he said. (AP) licensed online casinos RECOGNIZING traffic as one of the major problems of the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to follow traffic rules as he sees discipline as a traffic solution.In his vlog, Marcos said that even if the government will implement several measures to combat the heavy traffic, such as providing more roads and other transportation infrastructures, it will remain ineffective if people are still undisciplined on the road.“Pero ang higit na kakulangan nating mga Pilipino sa daan ay ‘disiplina.’ Dapat susunod tayo sa traffic rules. Para tayong mauubusan lagi ng kalye. May bago mang kalye, kung luma pa rin ang ugali ay wala pa rin,” he said.(But what we Filipinos lack most on the road is 'discipline.' We must follow the traffic rules. It's like we'll always run out of road. Building new roads would be worthless if we remain undisciplined.)“Ang pagbibigayan sa daan ay kailangan nating ipaalala sa bawat isa. Sa ating mga sarili. Ang ‘Bagong Pilipino’ ay disiplinado sa kalye; sumusunod sa batas trapiko; nagbibigay sa kapwa; at higit sa lahat, hindi naghahari-harian sa daan,” he added.(We need to remind each other about the importance of giving way. The 'New Filipino' has discipline, complies with traffic laws, gives way to others, and above all, not reigning as if he owns the road.)Marcos also reminded motorists to be courteous and respect one another, adding that a simple wave as a gesture of saying “thank you” would mean a lot.“At kapag nakapagbigayan naman tayo, ‘pag pinagbigyan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka lang. Pinadaan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka. Kumaway ka lang ng kaunti, malaking bagay ‘yan,” he said.(When you are given a way, just say 'thank you'. A wave can already make a difference.)“Pagkaginawa ninyo ‘yun, masasanay tayo sa ganyan at magbibigayan, siguro mas magandang bigayan ‘pagka ganun, ‘pag nagta-thank you man lang ng kaunti,” he added.(If you do that, we'll get used to that, and it’s better to say thank you.)He also reminded government employees and public servants to take the lead and serve as good examples to other motorists.During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government designated a bus lane only along Edsa to cater the commuting public.Aside from buses, only ambulances transporting patients, the President, Vice President, House Speaker, Senate President and the Chief Justice are allowed to pass through the bus lanes.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), however, has been continuously apprehending motorists illegally passing through the bus lane, including ambulances not involved in emergency operations, policemen and other government employees.“Ang pag-aabuso at pagbalewala sa batas trapiko ay hindi pribileheyo na kasama sa sinumpaan naming mga lingkod bayan. Pangungunahan ng pamahalaan at lahat ng mga ahensya nito ang pagiging disiplinado sa ating mga lansangan,” Marcos said.(Abusing and disregarding traffic laws is not among the privileges accorded to us as public servants. The government and all its agencies will lead in showing discipline on the road.)Marcos also mulled to strengthen the development of the provinces near Metro Manila such as Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite and Laguna to provide a long-term solution to the traffic problem in the metropolis.He said providing equal opportunities outside Metro Manila is one of the best solutions to address traffic congestion.“Habang patuloy ang pag-gawa ng ating mga tulay, flyover, skyway, subways, train systems, at iba pang mga imprastraktura para sa transportasyon, patuloy naman ang pagdami ng populasyon natin at ang pagdami ng mga sasakyan,” he said.(As our bridges, flyovers, skyways, subways, train systems, and other transportation infrastructure continue to be built, our population and the number of vehicles continue to increase.)“Congested ang Metro Manila, kung kaya bahagi talaga ng pag-paplano ay mai-develop ang mga kalapit na probinsya at siyudad. ‘Yan ang mga nakikita natin ngayon na developments. 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