04/07/2026
On July 3, 2026, a comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) Orientation was successfully conducted. The resource person for the event was Mr. Reyben G. Cantutay, Hospital Administrator of Cauayan District Hospital. The session was attended by 45 DSWD 4Ps Regional Staff, 21 Balik Pagtudlo Volunteers, and 3 LGU Links from the 4Ps program.
Facilitators and activity focal Maybel Niere and Emmalyn Inventor guided participants through essential topics, including the basics of BLS, emergency action principles, and types of life support. Attendees learned vital skills such as performing CPR and responding effectively to choking incidents like on how to perform correctly the back blows, abdominal thrusts, and CPR.
The activity was honored by the presence of Hon. Vice Mayor Divina Gracia S. Miranda and Hon. Mayor Benjie M. Miranda, who expressed their full support for the DSWD frontliners serving the community.
Images: Edriannie Gonzales | Rio Ramos