Victims of the recent earthquake in Cebu, Philippines, have been found to be residing in homes designed to endure natural disasters.
The earthquake raised concerns regarding the effectiveness of building standards and regulations intended to protect residents from seismic events.
Authorities are assessing the damage and evaluating the structural integrity of homes in the affected areas to determine the cause of their failure during the earthquake.
This situation has sparked discussions about the necessity for stricter enforcement of construction codes and improved disaster preparedness measures in the region.