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PH airports participate in nationwide earthquake drill

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The Mactan-Cebu International Airport participated in the quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on March 25, 2024. (Photo from MCIAA)
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport participated in the quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on March 25, 2024. (Photo from MCIAA)

Airports across the Philippines conducted earthquake drills on March 25 as part of the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) to enhance preparedness for potential disasters.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) mobilized personnel at airports and area centers throughout the country to perform the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” protocol during the drill.

CAAP-operated airports that participated included Bicol, Basco, Palanan, Bagabag, Cauayan, Tuguegarao, San Jose, Subic, Sangley, Lubang, Calapan, Pinamalayan, Marinduque, Romblon, Plaridel, Iloilo, Kalibo, Bacolod, Roxas, Caticlan, and Antique.

“CAAP is aligned with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in raising awareness and preparedness for earthquakes through quarterly NSED,” CAAP said in a press release.

According to CAAP, the drills allow employees to practice proper safety protocols in the event of a major earthquake, often referred to as “The Big One.”

At the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the airport authority collaborated with airlines, the Bureau of Fire Protection, and local disaster agencies to conduct an earthquake drill at Terminal 2’s Gate 17 between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

“This drill is to practice and ensure the necessary preparedness measures in the event of emergencies inside the MCIA grounds,” the MCIAA stated.

Area aviation centers also coordinated with stakeholders like the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Unit to develop comprehensive emergency response plans covering evacuation procedures and interdepartmental coordination during crises.

Written by
Dirk Andrei Salcedo

An aviation enthusiast turned creator of the top aviation news portal in the Philippines, Dirk has a deep passion for everything that flies. When he's not keeping his finger on the pulse of the industry, he also volunteers with a major humanitarian organization, impacting people on the ground and in the sky.

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