Quezon City, Philippines - Pointwest, one of the leading IT-BPM Companies, participated in earthquake drill at UP Ayala Land Technohub Quezon City on Wednesday, 22 June 2016.
The said event is part of the government's efforts to promote a culture of awareness for the so-called "Big One." This was the 2nd Metro Manila Shake Drill which aimed to prepare in the event of a massive earthquake which predicted to hit Metro Manila when the West Valley Fault moves at a possible 7.2 magnitude. This event is organized by the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) and with the efforts of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and other agencies and stakeholders.
The said event is part of the government's efforts to promote a culture of awareness for the so-called "Big One." This was the 2nd Metro Manila Shake Drill which aimed to prepare in the event of a massive earthquake which predicted to hit Metro Manila when the West Valley Fault moves at a possible 7.2 magnitude. This event is organized by the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) and with the efforts of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and other agencies and stakeholders.
The Quake Drill
At exactly 9:00 AM, radio stations sent an earthquake alert which signaled the start of the drill. Pointwest set its own alerts and bells through their respective public announcement systems. An estimated 300 Pointwesters participated and performed the DUCK, COVER and HOLD procedure. Pointwesters took part in the calm and orderly evacuation to open spaces led by Marshals with the proper safety gear.
DUCK.COVER.HOLD. Pointwesters cover themselves under a sturdy desk.
"We have achieved the targeted number of participants and Pointwest has been actively participating in this event. Last time, we were recognized by the UP Ayala Land as the most active participants in the quake and fire drill" Pointwest Evacuation Marshal Linda Bumanlag said.
Pointwest’s Disaster Recovery Policies (DRP) help ensure the safety of its more than 1,200 staff based in the Philippines and in satellite offices abroad. As a leader in Philippine IT outsourcing with clients in the Fortune 500, Pointwest’s DRP ensures the continuation of services in all but the most destructive of disasters.
Pointwest's main delivery center is in UP North Science and Technology Park located in Quezon City, which is part of the West Valley Fault Line (Quezon City, Marikina, Makati, Pasig, Taguig, Muntinlupa, and some part of Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna). Meanwhile, Pointwest other work site is located at Citibank Center in the Makati City Central Business District and can seat up to 300 people. Both sites (QC and Makati) are designed function as Disaster Recovery Sites for operations. Pointwest has the capability to re-deploy project teams to either site in the event of an emergency.
Pointwest's main delivery center is in UP North Science and Technology Park located in Quezon City, which is part of the West Valley Fault Line (Quezon City, Marikina, Makati, Pasig, Taguig, Muntinlupa, and some part of Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna). Meanwhile, Pointwest other work site is located at Citibank Center in the Makati City Central Business District and can seat up to 300 people. Both sites (QC and Makati) are designed function as Disaster Recovery Sites for operations. Pointwest has the capability to re-deploy project teams to either site in the event of an emergency.
Project Tremors ((PHIVOLCS) high-resolution maps showing the direction toward the fault line (red line), with a text box saying Pointwest location and the calculated distance from the fault.
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