To appreciate this paper, one must be knowledgeable with response spectra and basic earthquake engineering. Basically, every structural designer will refer to Seismic map in NSCP to get the seismic force value that a structure will be subjected into. The distance of the structure location to the nearest faultine is very important so that a specific value of seismic coefficient will be determined prior to getting seismic base shear. A problem is faced when an unidentified faultine is near the structure. However, the response spectra analysis shown by Villaraza will show that unchartered fault like in Bohol will not be much significant, by NSCP though this was not shown in the map.
