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Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Surigao Sur’s Safe Schools program forges generation of disaster resilient youth

By Nida Grace P. Barcena

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur —  In a proactive effort to strengthen disaster resilience among youth, the city government of Tandag recently launched a comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management advocacy campaign in partnership with the Department of Education – Tandag City Division.

Spearheaded by the City DRRM Office, the campaign, dubbed “Safe Schools, Resilient Youth: A Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Advocacy,” featured interactive learning sessions, hands-on activities and emergency response demonstrations that equipped young learners with vital DRRM knowledge and skills.

The advocacy campaign is implemented in all elementary and secondary schools within the city until year’s end.

Tandag City Mayor Roxanne Pimentel emphasized the importance of early education on disaster preparedness, stating that empowering students with the right knowledge will contribute to safer and more resilient communities.

Meanwhile, Reyveen John Geli, Tandag City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office chief, shared that the initiative aims to enhance disaster awareness and preparedness among schoolchildren and students across the city.

He said the first batch of the program commenced this month of March and covered six schools in its initial rollout:

March 4 – Mabuhay Integrated School

March 4 – Meliton M. Ajos Memorial Integrated School

March 5 – Carmen Integrated School

March 5 – Pandanon Elementary School

March 6 – San Jose Elementary School

March 6 – San Isidro Elementary School

Culture of resilience

Geli also assured the public that the initiative is aligned with the city’s commitment to proactive disaster risk reduction measures under the Resilient Communities Program, known as, “Kung may kahibawo, halayo sa peligro!” (With knowledge, we stay away from danger).

This initiative reflects Tandag City’s commitment to safeguarding its citizens, reinforcing the core values of care, compassion and disaster resilience. (NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)

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