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Chapter I
Chapter I
In anticipation of the “Big One” that is said to be striking the Philippines soon, the
government had been trying to prepare and ready the Filipinos for the said event. The “Big One”
much more damage our country had started to take extra measures in their infrastructures ensuring
its durability. They had also started to give more focus in following the building codes. When the
Big One strikes, a large area of Luzon would be affected by the expected 7.2 magnitude
earthquake. Many cities including Manila is expected to take a huge damage especially since the
cities have a lot of weak points as it contains the cities that holds infrastructures and centralizes on
businesses and corporations so it is important to ensure the ability of the infrastructures around the
vicinity to withstand incoming disasters. In terms of preparation on what the citizens can do to
prepare for such a calamity the Philippines has already planned the discipline on the citizens for
the sake of their lives but this country is not prepared for the upcoming damages and the total cost
for the loss on the infrastructures of the city as the buildings’ design has not been updated for years
that can be able to adapt to earthquakes where the country is prone to.
With this research the school can be able to withstand the “Big One.” Experts were invited
for an interview and gathering on information was conducted with the inspection of the
maintenance of anything that can contributes to the school’s fragility to the earthquake. Everything
should be done for the improvement of the Alma Matter for the school to be able to withstand for
a long period of time to continue its legacy and its vision and mission for the community of Paco.
Saving lives of the fellow Filipino and of the future Paconians, has always been the goal of the
researchers.
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As we anticipate the Big One, it is best that we become aware our own safety. To prevent
further damage and harm we must take a step into securing the safety of our people. In helping
make the Philippines a safer place with stronger structures it is necessary that we also check our
preparedness and secure knowledge in our people. Like other countries that are more developed
but also prone to earthquakes, the researchers aimed to help improve further knowledge in our
structures that would help in making stronger infrastructures. To help prevent more damage, the
researchers identified the school’s hazardous parts and determine the renovations that should be
done for the upcoming earthquake and save more lives. Not only to save lives but to also help
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Statement of the Problem
This study seeks to find out the capacity of the Jaime Cardinal Sin Building in Paco
Catholic School to withstand Earthquakes in anticipation of the occurrence of “The Big One”. It
a. What are the weaknesses in the structural stability of the Jaime Cardinal Sin Building
b. What are the renovations that should be done to improve the identified weaknesses of
c. What makes the Jaime Cardinal Sin Building capable to withstand the Big One?
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Significance of the Study
This study brought valuable insights as to the capacity of the Jaime Cardinal Sin building
in Paco Catholic School to withstand earthquakes in anticipation of the occurrence of the Big One.
School Administrators. The result of this study served as a reference for the School
Administrators to have a deeper knowledge on the capacity of the school to withstand earthquakes.
In line with this, this study provided the renovations that should be done to improve the structural
stability of the Jaime Cardinal Sin building that can help the school leaders to start making the
necessary actions to prevent risks brought by earthquakes and ensure the safety of the whole
school.
School Maintenance Personnel. The results of the study provided the school’s maintenance
personnel necessary information about the renovations that should be done to make the Jaime
School Educators. This study informed the School Educators about the hazardous parts of the
Jaime Cardinal Sin Building which could help them in the occurrence of earthquakes. This study
provided more knowledge about the building’s strengths and weaknesses which could help the
School Educators to execute safe evacuation for the students and themselves.
Students. This study contributed to the safety of the students when earthquakes happen. The
results of this study served as a guide for the students on where to go and places that should be
avoided for them to ensure their safety during earthquakes and evacuate the school safely.
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Future Researchers. Future researchers may use this as a reference for their research or improve
this research and that they might have an idea on how the school can improve the infrastructures
and make it safer for any hazards that might occur when it happen.
This study focused on the capacity of the Jaime Cardinal Sin Building in Paco Catholic
School to withstand earthquakes in anticipation of the Big One. This study discusses the structural
integrity of the Jaime Cardinal Sin Building and aimed to identify its hazardous parts. This study
contains information on how the building was constructed, the materials used in construction and
the structural inputs of professional engineers on the building’s capacity to withstand earthquakes.
This study included a total of 6 participants which are (3) Maintenance personnel of Paco
Catholic School, (2) Civil Engineers from outside the school and (1) Electrical Engineer that are
The data would be gathered through personal interviews. A letter of invitation would be
given to the participants from outside the school prior to the interview schedule. The participants
would be assured of the confidentiality of the information gathered throughout the course of the
This study only covered the structural capacity of the Jaime Cardinal Sin building and did
not measure the school community’s capacity to withstand earthquakes. The results of this study
would serve as a reference for the school to further improve its facilities and make it capable of
withstanding earthquakes.