Daanbantayan produced its first emergency youth responders

Just like the real thing.. its a simulation exercise for the youth responders

There is good  news in the Municipality of Daanbantayan (yep that's one word and not Bantayan as it refers to another place), as about 60 members of the youth sectors are now trained, not just as leaders, but as responders.

Seeing the need to involve the youth, Daanbantayan Mayor Vicente Loot organized the first ever Kandaya Emergency Youth Camp Cum Leadership Training recently.

The exercises

The training also coincides with the observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month.

Daanbantayan was one of the worst hit during typhoon Yolanda four years ago.

The leadership lessons

The participants were students and out of school youths from the 20 barangays of the town.

Focus

Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer (MDRRMO) Tilano Dublin led the training on first responders along with the authorities from the Rural Health Unit (RHU).

Patience

FUN!

FOOD

Other than that, they also underwent essence of leadership

traits of a leader and values formation.

At the end of it all, it was worth, the experience, the pride and the investment....Good luck Daanbantayan responders!

Always remember

With great power, comes great responsibility- Spider-Man

The Municipality is famous for its white sand beaches and dive sites particularly in the island of Malapascua.