Most wall cracks can be remedied by re-taping drywall joints. Sometimes, though, cracks in walls signify a larger problem.

Picture this: You’re walking along Dela Rosa, Makati, on your way to work, school, or the mall—when suddenly, you spot cracks in the walls. Based on your previous commutes, you know those ...

“The school, built back in 2004, is now barely standing. Its walls are cracked, the roofs leak with every rainfall, and the once promising classrooms have become unsafe spaces for learning.