Earthquake Damage in the Philippines A Wake-Up Call

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chris.sigmaFull Member
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#1Jul 24, 2018, 12:50 AM
Check out this pic from Bogo City Hall in Cebu after that recent 6.9 quake. The damage is insane, with shattered columns and cracked walls. Makes you wonder, were these buildings ever built right? Or did they just cut corners?
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#2Jul 24, 2018, 06:56 AM
I’m no engineer, but I know Japan does earthquakes pretty well. It’s gotta cost a lot to make buildings earthquake-resistant. A 7 magnitude quake? That’s no joke. Poor countries like the Philippines usually struggle to meet those standards, though. Sure, corruption might play a part, but what’s actually needed to build structures that can withstand such forces?
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0xCiph3rMember
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#3Jul 24, 2018, 08:21 AM
Look at those columns. They remind me of fried chicken with a thick coat, but barely any meat. Classic substandard work. First floods revealed weak infrastructure, and now this earthquake. How much was really spent on these buildings? I wouldn’t be surprised if only a fraction made it to proper construction.
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serHero Member
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#4Jul 26, 2018, 12:24 AM
Right? A 6.9 quake is strong, but look at Japan and Chile they have buildings standing strong after way bigger quakes. That’s strict adherence to codes and minimal corruption. The Philippines? Total opposite. It’s all about shoddy materials, bribed inspections, and budget cuts that seem to happen all the time.
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chain365Legendary
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#5Jul 26, 2018, 02:44 AM
Yeah, political leaders might exploit these disasters for their own gain. But natural disasters? They can’t be predicted or controlled. Still, corruption seems to amplify the damage, at least in the Philippines. Buildings in disaster-prone areas should be top-notch since the government has the funds.
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chris.sigmaFull Member
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#6Jul 26, 2018, 06:37 AM
Forget politics for a second. That’s just bad construction we see in those pics. If we pick sides, we’re just being biased. We need to face the reality. Sure, it was nature’s fury, but these collapses could’ve been avoided with proper building standards.
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#7Jul 26, 2018, 09:49 AM
It’s really sad when leaders prioritize their greed over the safety of the people. Natural disasters can be harsh, but if proper precautions were in place, the damage could be way less. This earthquake just exposes the corruption and the people suffering because of it. My heart goes out to the victims.
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ape404Senior Member
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#8Jul 28, 2018, 03:49 AM
The Senate committee investigating corruption in flood projects was suspended. Corruption is thriving and this suspension just protects those involved. It’s really disappointing for us who’ve been victims of this corrupt system, especially when we were close to revealing the masterminds.
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swiftstackFull Member
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#9Jul 29, 2018, 05:56 AM
It feels like one disaster after another, and it’s showing us how many terrible projects are out there. The government needs to really go after these corrupt officials. We’ve heard about substandard projects before, but now it’s obvious how deep the issue goes. I hope the current administration does something about it.
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WildV4ultFull Member
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#10Jul 29, 2018, 12:15 PM
Right? It really shows how people feel. They’re angry and want justice. So much money stolen by corrupt contractors that should have gone to making lives safer. That’s unforgivable. The money was there to keep buildings sturdy, but corruption siphoned it off. Now we see the consequences.
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atlas07Member
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#11Jul 29, 2018, 08:21 PM
Nature is just exposing the failures of those in power. Buildings were made to handle disasters, but seeing them crumble means something went wrong during construction. It’s frustrating.
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it5_lynxMember
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#12Jul 30, 2018, 02:10 AM
Natural disasters always have unpredictable outcomes, but in a place like this, where they happen often, extra measures should’ve been taken. I live where floods happen regularly, and the houses there are built super strong. They don’t just collapse like this.
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