Manila, Oct. 14 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up its earthquake preparedness efforts through specialized training programs and the proposed establishment of a DepEd Command Center, in partnership with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In the wake of recent earthquakes that struck Cebu and Davao Oriental, DepEd on Tuesday, October 14, strengthened its coordination with Phivolcs to ensure that decisions on class suspensions and school safety measures are based on scientific data and localized risk assessments. The initiative, directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., seeks to promote science-based disaster preparedness while sustaining learning continuity during emergencies. "Sa usap...