FOLLOWING the 5.7-magnitude earthquake that jolted parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, on Wednesday night, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has called for a Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill to prepare residents in the event of a new tremor.

MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino on Thursday said earthquake drills and disaster management training should be conducted regularly by government offices, local government units and private organizations to awaken public awareness and preparedness.

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