Marcos wants disaster-resilient infrastructure, reform building code law

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced plans to build "Ligtas Pinoy Centers" this year to improve disaster resilience, highlighting the need for stronger building codes in response to more frequent and severe natural disasters. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to ensuring public safety amid an increasing number of typhoons and earthquakes. The proposed reforms aim to update building standards to better withstand such calamities, reflecting a broader strategy to mitigate future disaster risks and protect citizens.