The City of Ilagan

Ilagan, one of the most competitive cities in the nation, is quickly emerging as the region’s leading economic centers and investment hubs. Ilagan, the corn capital of the Philippines, is a location where people and businesses prosper and achieve their potential to develop into a livable city for all.

The City of Ilagan serves as both the provincial capital of Isabela and the entryway to the province’s coastal regions wherein it is located in the Cagayan Valley region. Ilagan is not just an excellent location for growth, but it is also the nation’s top producer of high-quality corn and the region’s epicenter of ecotourism.

Mammangi Festival 2023 – The Corn Festival in the Philippines

The most anticipated event in Ilagan is the Mammangi Festival. The vivid parade of different cluster of Ilagan is the most attracting part because the youth of the Ilagueño exhibit the different amazing costumes that were made by different artists from Ilagan. A foreigner must include this in their bucket list when they visit the Philippines because the smile of each youth dancer will surely make them happy.

For this Mammangi Festival 2023, the most awaited part is the dance contest that was held at Ilagan Sports Complex. The 8 clusters (Poblacion 2, San Antonio 2, Poblacion 1, Western 1, Western 2, Northeastern 2, San Antonio 1, and Northeastern 1) showed their jaw dropping performances in front of Ilagueños. While watching their performance, full emotions and power was experienced for each cluster. No words can explain that the youth Ilagueños are very talented.

After all the dance contest, a wonderful performance of different local artist such as Nic Galano, Celeste Legaspi, Alyn, Magadia, Floyd Tena, Dulce, JD Tena, and the Whiplash Dance Company were presented before the announcement of the winners for Agro-Ecotourism Booth and Dance Competition.

After the spectacular performance, you will feel the tension and heaviness of the situation of the participants. Here is the list of the winners for Agro-Ecotourism Booth and Dance Competition:

You will see on the face of other clusters the smile and happiness that even they were not the winners of the competition they were still happy and even gave a round of applause to all the finalists in Mammangi Festival 2023.

Matching the happiness of Ilagueños, the LGU invited Ms. Gigi De Llana and Gino Padilla to perform during the Grand Launch of “Liveable City of Ilagan 2023: Adhikain ng Bawat Ilagueño”. After all the hard work and effort of LGU and Ilagueños. It was a spectacular fireworks show that was performed in the middle of the night to show how successful the Mammangi Festival 2023.

Binibining Ilagan 2023 Grand Coronation Night

The night of beauty and elegance, the time where the stars shone bright. This was the Binibining Ilagan 2023! This year, 19 beautiful women were competing for this Binibining Ilagan 2023 that was held at the Ilagan Sports Complex. All of them are gorgeous and beautiful but only 5 participants went for Binibining Ilagan 2023. During the coronation, the Ilagan government invited a well-known artist to be guest, who is no other than James Reid.

Everybody was excited to see him during the coronation and Ilagueños were thrilled when James sang a song during the pageant. Top 10 contestants were chosen to enter the next round and to exhibit their intellectual aspect to Ilagueños. They answered all the questions delightfully and with poise but only 5 winners were selected to have a crown and represent Ilagan to Binibining Isabela. Below are the top 5 winners for Binibining Ilagan 2023:

• Binibining Ilagan 2023: Kristine Guzman (Marana 1st)
• Binibining Ilagan Sining, Kultura at Turismo 2023: Kay Bautista (Bliss)
• Binibining Ilagan Agrikultura 2023: Justine Morillo (San Andres)
• Binibining Ilagan 1st Runner Up: Kris Villar (Naguilian Sur)
• Binibining Ilagan 2nd Runner Up: Frances Leaño (San Vicente)

The Attraction at Ilagan, Isabela

Tourism is one of the goals of Ilagan to have a great economy. You are wondering what tourist attractions can Ilagueños can show us? Here are the most exciting tourist spots in Ilagan, Isabela that you should check out.

Bonifacio Park and Butaca

Bonifacio Park is one of the attraction in Ilagan wherein it is location at the center of Ilagan City. Beside it is the Giant Butaca which is the main attraction of the City of Ilagan. Butaca is a common household furniture in Ilagan that symbolizes the “Ipabalem” or the feel-at-home hospitality of Illagueños, a distinctive trait that assures a relaxed feeling of kinship to invited guests and friendly acceptance to transients who find their way to the Ilagueño home.

Ilagan Japanese Garden

When you go to this place, you will surely be glad to experience this because it is surrounded by beautiful scenery, flowers, and trees, and the breeze was pleasant and refreshing. To complete the Japanese experience, tourists and visitors can dress in kimono. The kimono’s intricate design made it difficult to wear and the fabric used for kimonos is thick and heavy, rather than linen or cotton. But overall you experience the perfect Japanese vibe.

Ilagan Japanese Tunnel anchored the long told story and historical facts that indeed Ilagan placed a significant role and holds a special place in the history of Isabela during the Japanese Occupation.

Ilagan Sanctuary

lagan Sanctuary is the new attraction in Ilagan, Isabela. This tourist attraction is recommended for people who are adventurous and want outdoor activities. Ilagan Sanctuary is composed of different attractions like a waterpark resort, animal zoo, and outdoor activities like a zip line, cable car, ATV, go kart, and many more. There is also cave-hopping and exploring the Pinzall Falls. While developing this kind of attraction in 200 hectares of land, Mayor Jay Diaz ensures that they are also preserving the nature in its original form.

Ilagan City – Towards to Liveable City 2030

Towards to a Liveable City, this 2023, Mayor Jay Diaz started the initial phase for Ilagan City which is the I-Corn Complex. Last August 7, 2023, the I-Corn Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony at Ilagan City, Isabela was presented by Mayor Jay L. Diaz with special guest Senator Mark Villar, former Mayor Evelyn “Mudz” Diaz, and OIC Regional Director Rosemarie Aquino.

So what does the benefit of the I-Corn Complex in the city of Ilagan? The I-CORN Complex in the “Corn Capital of the Philippines”, and this, the City of Ilagan shall cater to the needs of the farmers, fisher-folk, and other stakeholders to serve as sustainable agribusiness for the corn producing municipalities of the Province of Isabela, and gearing towards “Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita”. The Complex, with its components, will serve as processing, research and training facility for climate-resiliency and sustainability; thus, creating farming communities with full potential to increase yield and eventually generate more income.

The I-Corn complex features climate resilient agriculture. Its buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art modern facilities, equipment and engineering infrastructures. This is consistent with their fight against the changing climate. With this project, the corn farming communities will be acknowledged as an income and job generator in the country. Productivity level will increase and be sustained amidst the changing climate and the dream of the Province of Isabela will soon realize as the Corn Processing Hub of the North and sustain its potential as the Corn Capital of the Philippines.

Another project that will make Ilagan to be a liveable city in 2023 is the Ilagan JLD Village – a City Housing Project at Barangay Alibagu. City Mayor Jay Diaz and officials from the LGU of Ilagan led the Blessing and inauguration of the JLD Village (City Housing Project). The JDL Housing project will create 100 housing units, 32 Economic housing (Single Detached), 26 units Socialized Housing (Duplex Type Housing), and 40 Units Socialized (Row Housing).

Invest Now in the City of Ilagan

The City of Ilagan is a growing city in the Cagayan Valley Region that has a strong economy. This site is the best place for industry growth in the country and the Asia-Pacific region. Being close to most provinces in Region 2 and Eastern Cordillera Region is beneficial for local marketing. Having airports in Tuguegarao and Cauayan cities make it easier to reach different places and services.

You can also help the Ilagueños build their dream liveable city by 2023. So what are you waiting for? You may contact the local government unit of Ilagan through their Facebook Page.

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The company will receive in first half of 2022 from the Holcim Group the Circular Explorer, a solar-powered catamaran that can recover four tons of plastic wastes from bodies of water for recycling. To be deployed in Manila Bay, the vessel was launched by the Holcim Group in Germany on 21 July 2021 to symbolize its commitment to driving the circular economy and preserving nature. 

The Holcim Group is a world leader in building solutions and recycling. It is reusing 50 million tons of resources across its business and set to double recycling volumes by 2030. The Circular Explorer is part of the Holcim Group’s stronger focus on sustainability and innovation, which includes the launch of the world’s first green cement made with 20% recycled demolition and construction wastes. The Circular Explorer will be operated by environmental organization One Earth One Ocean and supported by Holcim Philippines. 

To further strengthen this initiative, the company signed a partnership with the Marine Environment and Resource Foundation, Inc. (MERF) at the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) on 29 July 2021 to develop innovative solutions against plastic pollution and advancing research on this field. 

MERF and Holcim also agreed to develop capacity building materials to communicate the effect of marine plastic pollution and opportunities to change behavior.

Jan Jenisch, Holcim Group CEO: “Everyone has a role in preserving our oceans. We are proud supporters of the Circular Explorer to be part of the solution. I am inspired to see how young changemakers can act as catalysts to solve some of our world’s greatest challenges. The Circular Explorer’s education and science programs are designed to mobilize them to take action.”

Horia Adrian, President and CEO of Holcim Philippines: “We are excited to help restore the Manila Bay through the Circular Explorer. Its focus on science and education will greatly complement ongoing clean up efforts. Through the Circular Explorer, we will further advance circular economy or the preservation of natural resources by reusing materials as much as possible and have a more positive impact in building progress in the Philippines. Finally, this is a flagship initiative of the Holcim Group to advance sustainability and innovation. We are greatly motivated to drive its success here in the Philippines.”

Dr. Maria Vanessa B. Rodriguez, President of MERF: “We at the Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc. as well as UP Marine Science Institute are thankful for the partnership with Holcim Philippines. This a good project that can help come up with baseline studies on the impact of macro- and microplastics to the environment especially now that this is a big problem in the Philippines. This initiative can also help us better understand the other challenges to the marine environment, map our resources, and promote conservation through education.” 

Holcim Philippines is leading circularity in the country in its operations through waste management unit Geocyle, which converts qualified wastes as alternative fuel in manufacturing cement through the co-processing technology. In 2020 alone, Geocycle co-processed 130,000 tons of qualified waste materials, preventing these from ending in landfills and seas. Replacing traditional fuels with recycled materials also helps Holcim Philippines reduce its carbon footprint and conserve natural resources.

HPI and MERF officials strike a pose after signing a partnership to advance marine science and identify solutions for the plastics polluting waters. From left are Holcim Philippines ACM & Infrastructure Performance and Business Development Christine Bellen, Geocycle Project Manager Allan Cuyno, Holcim Vice President of Communications Cara Ramirez, MERF President Vanessa Rodriguez, MERF Vice President and Treasurer Charissa Ferrera, Vice President of Geoycle Albert Leoveras, and Holcim Stakeholder Relations Manager Joneil Ano.

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Holcim Philippines, Inc. (Philippine Stock Exchange: HLCM) is one of the leading building solution companies in the country. The Company has a deep portfolio of innovative solutions fostered by a full range of products from structuring to finishing applications that can help local builders execute with high performance and efficiency a wide range of projects from massive infrastructure to simple home repairs. 

With cement manufacturing facilities in La Union, Bulacan, Batangas, Misamis Oriental and Davao, as well as aggregates and dry mix business and technical support facilities for building solutions, Holcim Philippines is a reliable partner of builders in the country. 

Holcim Philippines is also committed to the highest standards of sustainable operations and manufacturing excellence with its plants certified under ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management System), ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System) and OHSAS 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System).

Holcim Philippines is a member of the Holcim Group, the world leader in the building materials industry present in 80 countries with over 75,000 employees.

Holcim exists to build progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving the circular economy as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is the company behind some of the world’s most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim and Lafarge. Holcim is 70,000 people passionate about building progress for people and the planet across its 70 markets and four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

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More than 300 members of the local community benefitted from the healthcare services provided by a team of doctors who supported the initiative, together with CEMEX Holdings Philippines’ employee-volunteers.

Medical consultations, health & nutrition seminars, circumcision for young boys, as well as medicines and vitamins were made accessible during the mission. Many also availed of the free haircut services provided by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as part of their participation in the program.

“Making healthcare more accessible is a cornerstone in building a more productive citizenry for nation-building. More than this, the outreach program is really intended to show care for our countrymen by helping prevent illnesses through proper healthcare. This is why, with our team of doctors and AFP personnel, CEMEX employee-volunteers made this initiative possible,” said Chito Maniago, Executive Director of CEMEX Philippines Foundation and Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Regional Director of CEMEX Philippines.

On behalf of the beneficiary community, Barangay Captain Merjade Calvo expressed her gratitude for CEMEX’s continuous support for helping improve the social welfare of communities like Barangay Tibungco and looked forward to a brighter future and more meaningful partnerships between the company and their barangay.

CEMEX Philippines Foundation’s KKK program is under the “Build a Safe and Healthy Citizenry” development agenda of the company’s “Build the Nation Together” umbrella corporate social responsibility program. With social performance as the company’s license to operate, KKK’s programs are dedicated to empowering communities and uplifting lives through sustainable agendas for health, safety, family planning, and disaster preparedness.

Efforts under the KKK include CEMEX’s support for the Department of Health (DOH)’s “Isang Milyong Sipilyo” oral healthcare advocacy, Disaster Risk Reduction Management trainings, and the Safe Motherhood Caravan which aims to educate mothers on life-saving maternal and child health services, among others.

CEMEX has a rich history of improving the welfare of those it serves through innovative building solutions, efficiency advancements, and efforts to promote a sustainable future in more than 50 countries worldwide. In the Philippines, CEMEX subsidiaries Apo Cement Corporation in Cebu and Solid Cement Corporation in Rizal produce and market a broad product mix of building solutions. These cement manufacturing plants carry the well-established cement brands Apo and Rizal. More information is available at www.cemexholdingsphilippines.com

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Project MILES consists of programs designed to improve the Math competency of students in Makati public elementary and junior high schools.

The mayor said the project aims to develop and improve the mathematical proficiency of public schoolchildren in the city, especially those who are having difficulty with the subject.

“The city, in partnership with DepEd-Makati, continually strives to help the students develop and improve their mathematical proficiency. Project MILES will help them in this area at no cost to their parents or guardians,” Mayor Abby said.

The local chief executive said the city will provide for the worksheets and online subscription of students. Honoraria will also be granted to teachers who opt to take part in the project.

“We want to help struggling students gain competence in Mathematics. But as the city advocates inclusivity, the project is open to all students in Grades 1 to 10. Even if a student already excels in Math but would still like to advance his or her proficiency in the subject, he or she is welcome to join Project MILES,” Mayor Abby underscored.

According to DepEd-Makati, the P12-million budget for the project will be used for the production of worksheets, installation of pure fiber internet connection for the first 11 pilot elementary schools, and individual subscriptions to KooBits.  It also covers honoraria for teachers who will handle the sessions and teacher-writers of worksheets, and the project management and monitoring team. 

DepEd-Makati schools division superintendent Rita Riddle said that the project has two programs suited to the specific academic needs of students, the 180 MILES and 360 MILES programs. Each program consists of 10 sessions (four hours per session), to be held on scheduled time and days as announced by schools, and to be finished within the school year.

“Students who are classified as struggling academically in Mathematics and have received a failing grade, will undergo the 180 MILES program which offers regular and actual lessons within the scope of each quarter. On the other hand, students who have demonstrated a good scholastic record during the quarter will undergo the 360 MILES program which offers advanced lessons in Mathematics,” Riddle said.

“Some schools have both 180 MILES and 360 MILES programs, others only have either of the two, depending on the needs of the students. For example, in Makati Science High School, there is only 360 MILES,” Riddle said.

Meanwhile, two kinds of teaching methodology will be used for Project MILES. The worksheet-based approach is where students will be given worksheets to answer during their study sessions, while the e-learning approach uses KooBits, a highly personalized full-curriculum mathematics software that provides Mathematics instructions through a series of computer-based interactive lessons.

Last September 8, a number of public elementary and high schools started implementing the project by holding worksheet-based sessions. The remaining public schools are also set to commence and finish Math interventions for students within the school year.

Last September 18, DepEd-Makati started holding a 30-minute workshop on the use of KooBits for students in the 11 elementary public schools that will pilot the e-learning math intervention program.

The said workshop will be held until October 4 in Bangkal Elementary School (Main), Comembo ES, Fort Bonifacio ES, Guadalupe Viejo ES, Nemesio Yabut ES, South Cembo ES, Hen. Pio del Pilar ES (Main), Hen. Pio del Pilar ES I, Francisco Benitez ES III, Makati ES and Pitogo ES.

KooBits is a Singaporean Mathematics software considered as one of the top Math learning platforms in Singapore for being widely adopted. It is now being adopted in numerous countries such as Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. In KooBits, besides the students themselves, their teachers, parents or guardians also have their respective accounts linked to the account of the students. Thus, parents and guardians can easily monitor the progress of their child.

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Recounting the agricultural development programs of her father, Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos (FEM), she lamented, “Parang nawala sa puso ng Pilipinas at sa mga sumunod na administrasyon ang agrikultura at kapakanan ng ating mga magsasaka.

“Ngayon, nagtataas ang bilihin. Muling pinapansin na kailangang tulungan ang mga magsasaka – ang mga nagpapakain sa malalaking siyudad,” she said in Cabiao.

FEM had launched the Green Revolution, which involved the development of new fertilizers and hybrid rice varieties as well as the dispersal of agricultural inputs towards “Masagana 99,” targeting production of 100 cavans or 4,900 kilos of rice per hectare.

He had also enacted Presidential Decree (PD) No. 27 in 1972, “decreeing the emancipation of tenants from the bondage of the soil, transferring ownership of the land they till and providing the instruments and mechanism therefore.”

In San Antonio, Governor Marcos further urged, “Sana tuloy-tuloy ang pagtulong sa mga magsasaka. Tayo lang na nagtatanim ang nakakaalam kung paano dapat ibagsak ang presyo.

“Ang solusyon ay nasa bukid – hindi sa Metro Manila, hindi sa pamahalaan, kundi sa tulong na maibibigay sa mga magsasaka, mangingisda, at sa lahat ng kooperatiba at tumutulong sa ating mga merkado.”

At the onset of her governorship in Ilocos Norte, she had created the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Office, later renamed the Sustainable Development Center (SDC), to concentrate on poverty reduction by boosting the primary agriculture and fishery sectors as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

In particular, the SDC and a specialized SME office are helping to control prices in the province by reviving the Kadiwa Market System from the Marcos presidency.

Agricultural inputs and needed equipment are distributed regularly to farmers, whose produce are then sold directly through Kadiwa “pop-up” markets at lower prices to consumers. These also yield higher profits for farmers, as they no longer have to go through middlemen to transport and market their goods.

Aside from Cabiao and San Antonio, Governor Marcos visited the Towns of San Isidro and Gapan, joining in the distribution of rice at Gapan South Central School.

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Smart teamed up with Vodafone Foundation to provide emergency communications support to Batanes, Benguet and Ilocos Norte, which were severely affected by Typhoon “Ompong.”

“Reliable communication lines are important during disasters, because we need to send updated reports on response, on victims and relief efforts,” said police officer Sandra Tongacan, who availed of the Instant Wi-Fi and Charge services set up by Smart and Vodafone at the designated disaster operations and evacuation center in Barangay Tuding, Itogon, Benguet. Tongacan is a Philippine National Police women and children’s protection desk officer for Cordillera Autonomous Region.

Ompong, the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines so far this year, battered Northern and Central Luzon, causing floods and landslides that killed dozens of people, damaging agriculture, and toppling communication lines.

The Vodafone Instant Charge and Instant Wi-Fi solutions were set up in Itogon, where retrieval operations for landslide victims were also ongoing.

Vodafone Foundation deployed its ultra-portable Instant Wi-Fi solution, which can provide a robust and secure Wi-Fi environment to up to 1,500 users across an area of up 10,000 sq m, depending on the strength of available internet connection.

It also set up an Instant Charge station, which has the capabilities to charge up to 66 phones simultaneously. The charging station set up by Vodafone in Itogon is able to charge up to 32 phones all at the same times.

Mayor Victorio Palangdan shared how challenging it was in the aftermath of the typhoon, because power and communication lines were damaged: “We were crippled because we didn’t have communication, it was very difficult for us,” he said.

“We all know communication is of utmost importance during emergencies. Because we send reports to Manila and even abroad, our connection needs to be available all the time,” said the mayor. “We thank Smart for their help,” adding that the Instant Wi-Fi and Charge services had been helpful to policemen and rescue personnel.

The Vodafone Foundation has been a longtime partner of Smart in providing emergency communications support to residents affected by disasters. In 2012, the foundation deployed its Instant Network during Typhoon “Pablo,” marking the first time Vodafone deployed the system in a country where it did not operate. A year later, the technology also served residents affected by Supertyphoon “Yolanda.”

The ultra-portable Instant Network can provide cellular coverage within 3- to

5-km radius and enable up to 80 calls and thousands of text messages sent simultaneously. The compact GSM equipment fits into four cases that can be carried on commercial flights, weighs less than 100 kg, and can be mounted in less than 40 minutes.

Similar efforts are underway in Batanes and Ilocos Norte, which were also hard-hit by Ompong.

“We are happy to work with Vodafone Foundation to provide support to those who were affected by Ompong,” said PLDT and Smart Public Affairs Head Ramon Isberto. “These Instant Network solutions complement our stepped-up restoration of communication services in areas where typhoon damage is severe,” he added.

Smart‘s collaboration with Vodafone Foundation is part of its #SafePH advocacy, which aims to help communities reduce disaster risk using mobile technology. It is also part of Smart’s commitment to the GSMA Humanitarian Connectivity Charter, which aims to empower mobile networks to respond to disasters.

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Specifically, the awards program aims to recognize families that uphold positive Filipino values while placing great concern on the management of their resources, including the environment. The GAD-WDO thus hopes to encourage greater unity and relations among finalists, who may be considered role models.

GAD Focal Person and Population Program Officer Mrs. Janet Lucia A. London urges that in a family, “Dapat you all work together, hand-in-hand. Walang, ‘Ako ang tatay, ako dapat ang masunod,’ o, ‘Ako ang nanay…’ No. There should be equal sharing, at mag-cooperate din dapat ang mga anak.

“At yung communication, dapat open – nandiyan pa rin ang role ninyo na i-monitor ang mga anak,” she added, emphasizing this in light of parents who are overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

Meanwhile, others in the PASC are evaluating families’ contributions to the environment (Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office) as well as investigating the records of family members’ law abidance (Philippine National Police). The Department of Education (DepEd) is also verifying academic records and achievements.

The rest of the screening committee include the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) with Atty. Juan Conrado A. Respicio II as chair of the Committee on Women and Family Welfare; the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG); the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPAg); the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO); the Provincial Health Office (PHO); the OFW Desk; and a non-government organization (NGO).

Evaluation throughout the province is on-going until August 24, while the awarding ceremony is scheduled for September 28.

It will highlight the celebration of National Family Week, mandated by Presidential Proclamation No. 60 dated September 28, 1992. This would also coincide with the Marcos Fiesta in Ilocos Norte. – Mizpah Grace G. Castro, PGIN-CMO

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PGIN employees supporting disaster and relief operations of PDRRMC, together with officers of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the General Services Office (GSO), Philippine National Police (PNP), Provincial Engineering Office (PEO), Provincial Security Group (PSG), and Dr. Jason Ranada of Ranada General Hospital, attended the seminar.

Members of the Pasig City Search and Rescue team, a national group of search-and-rescue team, served as speakers. The first day featured a lecture and familiarization of the extrication device. A demonstration of the proper usage and maintenance of the device was done the next day at the PEO.

An extrication device is a rescue tool used to release victims of vehicular traffic accidents (VTA). It is capable of bending and cutting metal.

Mr. Marcel Tabije, local disaster risk reduction management officer III of the PDRRMC, said that the newly-purchased extrication device, which was approved by Governor Imee R. Marcos, has its own unique features.

“Alam naman natin na tourist hub ng Luzon ang Ilocos Norte kaya naman maraming turista ang dumarayo dito. Hindi naman natin gustong may mangyaring masama, pero in case lang na may vehicular accidents, pag may naipit sa loob ng sasakyan, nandito itong equipment at may mga personnel tayong handang rumesponde,” he stated.

Mr. Romel Antinero, officer in charge of the Pasig City Rescue Team, in his lecture reminded the trainees to also mind their own safety by wearing different protective gears before responding to emergency situations.

The extrication device will be under the care of the PDRRMC.

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