03/09/2026
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Schools across DepEd Negros Island Region (NIR) joined the National Simultaneous School Safety Drill today, September 3, 2026, as part of a nationwide exercise led by the Department of Education to strengthen school preparedness for emergencies.
The region's ceremonial observance was held at the Bago City Elementary School, with Assistant Regional Director Anthony Liobet, CESO V leading the participation of DepEd NIR, headed by Regional Director Ramir B. Uytico, CESO III.
Engr. Marlon Bungcasan, Regional DRRM Focal, coordinated preparations for the activity, working hand in hand with the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Bago City, headed by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Neri Anne M. Alibuyog, CESO V, along with Sir Malewaro Gamilla, Division DRRM focal, division education leaders, CDRRMO, partner agencies, and Bago City Elementary School faculty and staff.
The activity drew support from various government agencies, with representatives from the local government of Bago City, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and Philippine National Police (PNP) attending and providing technical assistance.
The drill is part of DepEd's broader school safety framework, which sets standardized procedures for emergency response, communication, coordination with local authorities, and post-drill support for learners and staff.
In his message, ARD Liobet emphasized that school safety is a "whole-of-community approach," stressing that this requires the involvement of government agencies, local officials, and other stakeholders.
He also thanked key government agencies and partners for sharing their expertise in support of the exercise.
The exercise followed a structured sequence โ from readiness assessment and learner preparation to the drill proper, post-drill reunification, and a review session โ allowing schools to evaluate their emergency response and identify areas for improvement.*