Online, Metro Manila residents have mixed reactions to the early earthquake drill. Some appreciated the realistic timing while others criticized the MMDA for rousing them from sleep.
'WAKE-UP CALL'. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Danny Lim leads the ceremonial pressing of the button to kickstart the 5th #MMShakedrill. Photo courtesy of MMDA
It was the emergency alert sent by the National Telecommunications Commissions that signaled the start of the annual Metro Manila earthquake drill, dubbed online as #MMShakeDrill. Did you receive the emergency alert at 4 am too? What do you think about the conduct of the 2019 #MMShakeDrill?Take discussions to the next level with Rappler PLUS — your platform for deeper insights, closer collaboration, and meaningful action.
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