BE ready. Better yet, believe it or not.

The Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) issued this call yesterday to Metro Manila residents following a study showing that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake could hit the metropolis anytime and could kill at least 147,000 people in seconds.

In an interview, PHI-VOLCS Director Renato Solidum said the study was conducted and sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency in cooperation with the Metro Manila Development Authority and PHI-VOLCS.
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