DOST’s Solidum reiterates preparedness is key amid earthquake
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-06-21 19:10 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Natural Disasters, Philippines, Technology
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AS the southernmost part of Mindanao was shaken by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, which occurred offshore with its epicenter located 32 kilometers west of Maasim, Sarangani, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. reiterated that Metro Manila could also potentially experience a magnitude 7.2 earthquake coming from what is known as “The Big One.”
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