The Sanay Agap Iglap, coordinated by various offices including the NSTP Diliman Office, National Service Reserve Corps UPD, UP Resilience Institute, UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs, UP Diliman Public Safety and Security Office, and Barangay U.P. Campus- Quezon City, is a 3-day training program designed to enhance community readiness and resilience in the face of disasters. The training, aimed at a cohort of 30-40 participants comprising NSRC reservists, NSTP students, UP Diliman staff, and members of the UP Campus community, incorporates simulation exercises, fieldwork, community engagement, interviews, and structured learning activities.
During the Day 1 of Sanay Agap Iglap’s pilot implementation, Dr. Glecy Atienza led participants through physical activities to cultivate an alert mindset, followed by presentations from Ramon Caballero and Jose Abraham Ongkiko of UPRI, focusing on map reading and hazard awareness respectively. Jerzyne Anne Corpuz, also from UPRI, then provided guidance on conducting ocular inspections in participants’ communities. There were a total of 45 participants and 20 volunteers on the first day.
Day 2 featured a range of experiences, including a tango rescue exercise led by Dr. Albert Dimarucut, role plays, and discussions on disaster preparedness facilitated by Dr. Glecy Atienza, and basic first-aid training covering burns, fractures, unconsciousness, and managing panicking individuals, led by Dr. Alfred Tengonciang. There were a total of 28 participants and 23 volunteers on the second day.
On Day 3, participants engaged in a simultaneous drill at Daan Tubo and Village C of Barangay UP Campus, Quezon City, followed by a comprehensive assessment of the drill proceedings. There were a total of 25 participants and 13 volunteers on the third day. Stay tuned for the next chapter of Sanay Agap Iglap! Exciting updates coming your way soon.
By: Ameda M. Tomie
