Located at the south-western end of Old Dhaka, Shahidnagar sits along the shores of the Buriganga River. The neighbourhood is congested with buildings and narrow alleys, like the rest of the Old Dhaka ...

The earthquake disaster in Myanmar and Thailand has renewed scrutiny across the region — especially in the Philippines, where ...

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand on March 28 is a chilling reminder for everyone to start taking ...

To avoid being alarmed, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology  has warned social media users not to fall for ...

Earthquakes are often followed by aftershocks which can sometimes be as strong as the initial tremor. These can cause additional damage to already weakened structures. If you are indoors, be cautious ...

Earthquakes are among the most formidable natural disasters, striking with little warning and causing widespread devastation.

The forecast comes after a 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar last week left over 2,700 people dead and caused a building in ...

Low and mid-rise buildings in Metro Manila need an earthquake safety assessment as many are considered “non-engineered,” ...

More than 21,000 assessed public buildings in Metro Manila will need to undergo retrofitting to boost their earthquake ...

BUILDING EXPERTS are concerned about the readiness of buildings and the lack of public spaces in case of a major earthquake in Metro Manila, after a 7.7-magnitude quake killed thousands in Myanmar on ...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has assessed more than 21,000 public buildings in preparation for the "The ...