On 15 December 2019, a Magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred in Davao del Sur. Most of the municipalities in Davao del Sur, felt the destructive ground shaking of intensity VII based on the PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS). Other earthquake hazards documented were liquefaction (manifested by lateral spreads, sand boils, ground undulations, and fissures) and earthquake-induced landslides. Learn from the past earthquakes, be always prepared especially in times of COVID-19 pandemic. For other

PHIVOLCS issues: could “The Big One” strike Negros Province? In this concise, authority-first explainer, we break down PHIVOLCS’ latest alerts, seismic fault behavior, and the realistic likelihood of a major quake impacting Negros Island. Learn what the science says about rupture zones, expected shaking intensity, and immediate safety actions residents and visitors should take. Essential viewing for Filipinos concerned about earthquake and tsunami risk, preparedness, and community resilience. Li