The city government of Taguig initiated a series of basic life support seminars and training among its employees to increase their survival knowledge and help reduce the risks when disasters strike. In coordination with the Taguig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, the Human Resource Management Office launched the city’s first basic life support seminars. During these seminars, employees learn about the various types of natural disasters and their aftermath. They are also informed of the assigned evacuation areas per barangay [village], the importance of preparedness and several basic life support skills that they can use in case of emergency. The local government, which has previously conducted information dissemination drives and practical drills, is also preparing for a big quake that may be caused by the West Valley Fault that crosses Marikina, Pasig and part of Taguig City.

Source: Manila Times March 18, 2017 16:18 UTC