Earthquake Halts Senate Hearing, Triggers Evacuation in Pasay City

Earthquake Shakes Senate: Hearing Suspended as Pasay City Building Evacuated A magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck Quezon Province on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at approximately 12:17 p.m., sent shockwaves through Pasay City, causing the immediate evacuation of the Senate building. An ongoing Senate hearing was abruptly suspended as a precaution. Mav Gonzales, reporting for GMA Integrated News, captured the scene unfolding, describing the moments of panic and uncertainty. "Nagsilabas ang mga nasa loob ng Senate building," Gonzales reported, "dahil naramdaman ang lindol." (Those inside the Senate building went outside because they felt the earthquake.) The video shows a large group of people calmly but quickly exiting the building, many using their phones to capture the event. Following the evacuation, a thorough inspection of the building was undertaken to ensure structural integrity before employees were permitted to return. The quick response and orderly evacuation highlight the preparedness measures in place at the Senate building. While the earthquake caused disruption, the swift actions of authorities and the calm response of those present prevented any injuries or major incidents. The Senate hearing resumed later in the day after the all-clear was given.