The Philippine Navy (PN) announced on Monday that it had successfully conducted disaster response training for military personnel and other government employees at Naval Station Julhasan Arasain, Legazpi City, Albay.
The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Inter-agency Training saw the participation of personnel from Naval Forces Southern Luzon and members of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council V, among others.
Participants took part in lectures and hands-on demonstrations covering basic lifesaving, water survival techniques, boat handling, and Water Search and Rescue (WASAR), including methods for low-visibility water scenarios.
“This initiative aims to enhance interoperability and build disaster response capabilities among all participating agencies, while fostering a shared culture of readiness and resilience,” the Navy said.
The four-day training, which began on June 24, also aimed to strengthen coordination and interoperability between military and civilian disaster responders.
