Gawad Kalasag Validation 2025

On June 18, 2025, a team of Gawad Kalasag Validators visited Rabat Rocamora Mati Central Elementary School SPED Center (RRMCES SPED) to assess the school's disaster preparedness and readiness.

Present during the validation proceedings were the school's core partner team composed of representatives from RRMCES TODA, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), and the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Officers.

The event was also graced by key personnel from the Schools Division Office, including Winnie E. Batoon, Schools Division Superintendent; Jo Ann B. Mantog, Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS); and Joey M. Bantog, Division DRRM Focal Person.

The morning session was dedicated to a thorough table discussion and interview focused on the school's submitted BID Form Document to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). This was followed by an on-site inspection of classrooms, the school's early warning systems, and its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operation Center.

The activity served as an important opportunity to evaluate the school's systems, infrastructure, and community partnerships in disaster preparedness—critical in promoting a culture of safety and resilience within the school environment.

BRIGADA ESKWELA 2025

Basic ICS Executive Course Training

A Basic ICS Executive Training Course – 1-Day Crash Course was successfully conducted on February 25, 2025 at REXEGELS, Dahican Highway, City of Mati. The activity was attended by 35 identified participants representing various functional departments of the Division.

The resource speakers for the training were from the roster of qualified trainers of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). They included:

• Francis Jason S. Bendulo, Assistant Provincial Government Department Head (PGDH)

• Rizel Mae O. Baluncion, Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer II (LDRRMO II)

• Mc Adrian Nouve B. Cobero, who served as a replacement speaker
  
  

The training aimed to equip participants with foundational knowledge and competencies in the Incident Command System (ICS), in line with disaster preparedness and emergency response initiatives.