TAGBILARAN City just added 60 more people to its frontline emergency team after DOH Central Visayas and the local government wrapped up training this June.
From June 15-16, participants learned Basic Life Support, then shifted to Standard First Aid from June 17-19, 2026.
The group included DRRM-H members from the city’s primary care facility, selected Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and CDRRMO personnel who respond first when crises hit.
DOH CVCHD’s Health Emergency Management Bureau led hands-on sessions mixing lectures, simulations, and real-life drills for emergency care and first aid.
Dr. Jeia Pondoc, City Health Officer, said the training directly upgrades the skills people rely on when every second counts.
“This is vital because it prepares our residents to act fast and take a stronger role when disasters strike,” Pondoc said.
Mayor Jane Yap pointed out that investing in training means more lives protected during accidents, calamities, or health emergencies.
“Barangay volunteers, health workers, and disaster responders are always first on site.
When we equip them well, we make sure help arrives quickly and communities feel safer,” Yap said.
With this batch trained, Tagbilaran strengthens its network of ready responders who can deliver immediate aid and keep disaster response coordinated.
