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Baclayon Church: Safety vs. Restoration by Jane Sandoval is a document available to read on EtoBox.
An 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Bohol, Philippines on October 15, 2013, killing 222 people and damaging infrastructure. The historic Baclayon church bell tower collapsed, blocking a key highway with debris. Two months later, the National Commission on Culture and Art continues to prohibit fully reopening the highway for church restoration. Local residents and businesses are complaining about the economic and safety impacts of the prolonged road closure, which forces heavy traffic onto small
- Author
- Jane Sandoval
- Language
- EN