19/10/2026
LGU MALUNGON CONDUCTS BASIC SWIFT WATER RESCUE AND MOUNTAIN SEARCH & RESCUE TRAINING
The LGU Malungon, headed by Hon. Reynaldo F. Constantino, Municipal Mayor and MDRRMC Chairperson, through the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), led by Jessie A. Dela Cruz, MDRRM Officer and Municipal Administrator-Designate, successfully conducted the Basic Swift Water Rescue Techniques and Basic Mountain Search & Rescue Techniques Training on October 14–16, 2026, in Barangay Blaan, Malungon, Sarangani Province, under the leadership of Barangay Captain Hon. Sweetly Mae Galang-Laguerder.
During the training, participants demonstrated essential rescue skills, including wading, river crossing, defensive swimming, and aggressive swimming for swift water rescue, as well as anchoring, knot tying, and highline setup for mountain search and rescue operations.
This initiative aimed to strengthen the municipality’s disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities by equipping local responders with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively manage water- and mountain-related emergencies.
Through continuous training and capacity-building initiatives, LGU Malungon remains committed to promoting community safety, strengthening local response teams, and building a more disaster-resilient municipality.
Andam. Abtik. Malungon!