Hundreds of students joined an emergency drill held Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Notre Dame of Kidapawan College in the southern Filipino city of Kidapawan. (Mindanao Examiner Photo / Geo Solmerano)KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / July 17, 2009) – Hundreds of students joined an emergency drill held Friday at the Notre Dame of Kidapawan College in the southern Filipino city of Kidapawan.
The drill was also joined by teachers and members of the local Red Cross as part of the city-wide activity that aims to prepare citizens from any emergency responses. Students were briefed on the use of fire extinguishers, first aid among other procedures that could save lives in case of calamities and other emergencies.
Mayor Rodolfo Gantuangco earlier issued an executive order enjoining government agencies and private institutions to participate in Friday’s emergency drill. (Arlene Solmerano)
The drill was also joined by teachers and members of the local Red Cross as part of the city-wide activity that aims to prepare citizens from any emergency responses. Students were briefed on the use of fire extinguishers, first aid among other procedures that could save lives in case of calamities and other emergencies.
Mayor Rodolfo Gantuangco earlier issued an executive order enjoining government agencies and private institutions to participate in Friday’s emergency drill. (Arlene Solmerano)
