Manila, April 9 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to launch an infrastructure audit tool to assess the structural integrity of buildings in preparation for a massive earthquake, called the "Big One," in the metropolis and nearby areas.

DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Marlo Iringan, in a news release Wednesday, said the Harmonized Infrastructure Audit tool would be used to ensure the resilience of buildings in the country against earthquakes.

He said the tool, which would help local government units (LGUs) identify the priority structures for infrastructure audits, will be pilot-tested in the National Capital Region, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon.

He said the DILG also partnered with the acade...