As an advocate of Disaster Preparedness in the Region, the Department of the Interior and Local Government conducted a five-day Training on Basic First Aidon August 14-18, 2017 at Viajera Dine and Café, Koronadal City to its twenty five (25) employees from the regional and provincial offices.

Experts coming from the Bureau of Fire Protection trained the participants. In her closing remarks, ARD Lailyn A. Ortiz, CESE reminded everyone of the importance of readiness and planning against any disaster. She concluded that this must start at home and hoped that the learnings of the participants will be useful not just for the agency but also to their respective families.