UP NEC joins the country in its 2023 Third Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill last 07 September 2023. Started at 2:00 PM, drill was declared successful after 9 minutes. 122 out of 135 persons were evacuated which includes participants from ongoing training sessions. Thirteen (13) people opted to excuse themselves due to an important meeting (An ongoing Senate Hearing on the UP Budget) which they informed the team in advance.