IN A show of solidarity and bayanihan spirit, the City Government of Tagbilaran, through the Tagbilaran City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has deployed a contingent to Bogo City, Cebu to assist in search, rescue, and retrieval (SRR) operations following the recent earthquake that struck the area.
The CDRRMO team which departed for Cebu on October 1, 2025 is composed of four SRR personnel with one rescue pick-up, three medical responders with an ambulance, and one communicator equipped with a base radio and handheld radios.
The group is led by its Team Leader Melvin Costan alongside Emmanuel Supremo and team members.
CDRRMO Head Gerard Lavadia said that the team also brought along essential equipment, including extrication tools, body bags, victim finders-vibraphone and vibrascope, spreader/ cutter, tower lights, lifting bags, ropes, generator sets, circular saws, chainsaws, and bolt cutters, as well as drinking water and ready-to-eat food packs to immediately assist victims.
According to the CDRRMO, they have already established coordination with the LGU of Bogo City to ensure the efficient implementation of their mission.
Mayor Jane Yap, in her message of support, emphasized the city’s commitment to extend help beyond its borders.
“In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Cebu, the people of Tagbilaran City are sending help. We are ready to share our resources, skills, and compassion to help our brothers and sisters rebuild and recover,” the mayor said.
The team departed Tagbilaran on board the city’s newly blessed rescue vehicle and ambulance, which were turned over just last Monday—further strengthening the city’s capacity to respond to emergencies, not only locally, but also in neighboring provinces.
