Each earthquake event generates a specific ground motion field on a particular site. The ground motion field or hazard, impacts buildings and structures in the area at different levels of severity dependent on various site-specific factors such as the intensity of ground shaking, physical vulnerability of the structures, and soil condition underneath the structures. Understanding the building losses that may be incurred from thousands of probable earthquake events, especially in rapidly-developing cities may engender an informed basis for policies leading to risk reduction and disaster mitigation. Long-term economic investors, for instance, might be able to take into account probable business interruption extent, economic impact, and quick recovery preparations in the event of foreseeable disruptive earthquakes. These may be achieved when earthquake hazard and event-based probabilistic seismic risk assessment is in place.
Iloilo City was selected as the pilot city for the first-ever city-wide event-based probabilistic seismic risk assessment in the Philippines. Being a dynamic first-class highly-urbanized city in Western Visayas, with structures and houses over 100,000, including modern high-rise buildings and centuries-old heritage buildings, and an estimated current population of almost 500,000, the city is poised for an investment influx. With the aggressive cooperation and technical collaboration of the City Government and the immediate availability of workable exposure data, this study came to fruition. A 2-volume report on the event-based probabilistic seismic risk assessment of Iloilo City was produced.
The first volume contains the technical details involved in the development and completion of the study, including full-page ground motion hazard and risk maps, and their corresponding tables.
ILOILO City – Ilonggos are mourning the death of violin virtuoso and musical crusader Gilopez Kabayao, who passed on Sunday, October 13, after a brief illness.
For centuries, hand-loom weaving has been a vital part of Iloilo’s cultural heritage, passed down through generations and showcasing the creativity and skill of talented artisans.
Magazine and program for the 1985 Semana sang Iloilo and Kaadlawan sang Iloilo celebrating the founding of the Province of Iloilo. The theme of the 1985 celebration is, "The Ilongo Heritage: An enduring pillar of growth."
Features the float designs of the municipalities, provinces, and organizations that joined the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence celebrated in Metro Manila where Iloilo was one of the participating provinces
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region VI has enforced a price freeze on basic necessities in 44 local government units (LGUs) in Iloilo following the declaration of a state of calamity due to a dengue outbreak.
The Iloilo Provincial Government turned over the second phase of its solar photovoltaic (PV) installation at Aleosan District Hospital in Alimodian, which aims to boost energy efficiency and enhance safety.
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) recently concluded its “Orientation and Workshop on the University’s International Ranking,” held from August 13-14 at Park Inn by Radisson in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.
Iloilo could soon play a central role in international football as the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) considers the province to host group stage matches for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in November 2025.
