12/03/2026
📢MLMES Community Participates in Nationwide Earthquake Drill
Mongilit Ligmayo Memorial Elementary School successfully conducted the First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on March 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM, with the participation of Barangay Captain Jaime B. Palawe, Barangay DRRM Committee member Eugene T. Dulnuan, SK Chairman Carlo Tubaran, School Head Monaliza H. Guevarra along with the teachers, pupils, and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts First Aid Team.
The drill began when Hon. Eugene Dulnuan sounded the school bell for one minute, signaling the start of the earthquake scenario. After the bell stopped ringing, the learners began evacuating their classrooms. Barangay Captain Jaime B. Palawe then used a megaphone to guide and instruct the pupils as they safely proceeded, accompanied by their teachers, to the designated evacuation area.
After the evacuation, a roll call was conducted to account for all learners and personnel. During the simulation, two victims were reported as part of the emergency scenario. The Incident Commander, Beverly L. Bottad, immediately called the First Aid Team to respond. The team promptly performed proper first aid procedures, including bandaging and safely carrying the victims, before turning them over to the Barangay Rescue Team for further assistance.
After the drill, Barangay Captain Jaime Palawe and Hon. Eugene T. Dulnuan conducted an evaluation of the activity. They commended the participants for their cooperation and preparedness while also providing constructive suggestions to further improve future drills and strengthen the community’s response during real emergency situations.
The success of the drill demonstrates the school community’s readiness and coordination, while also strengthening disaster awareness, improving emergency response skills, and ensuring the safety of pupils and staff during real-life earthquake situations.