CARIGARA, PHILIPPINES — The Eastern Visayas State University-Carigara Campus (EVSU-CC) recently concluded an intensive, three-day training from November 26-28, 2025, at the campus’ Mini-Gymnasium which focused on “Revitalizing the Emergency Response Plan for Modern Challenges.”

This critical initiative, aimed at enhancing campus-wide preparedness for various emergency scenarios, was organized and led by the Administrative and Medical & Dental Section, headed by Bonita Shigella Cotoner, RN, MAN.

The program featured experienced facilitators, Mr. Charlie A. Ripalda, ERT, MM, and Mr. Jose Ivan J. Daga, ERT, MM, who guided participating students and Security Personnel through updated protocols, critical decision-making processes, and practical exercises.

The core goal was to upgrade the existing response plan to cope effectively with the evolving nature of crises, including natural disasters, medical emergencies, and security threats, ensuring EVSU-CC’s response mechanisms are current, comprehensive, and resilient.