BY: HUBERT BALAGEO (UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO INTERN)
Fifteen students from different schools in Pugo recently completed a three-day training on standard first aid, basic life support, and basic fire fighting.
The training, held from February 24 to 26, was organized by the municipal government of Pugo, led by Mayor Kurt Walter Martin, in collaboration with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Pugo.
The program equipped students with essential skills in administering first aid to the injured, performing resuscitation, and extinguishing fires.
The participants expressed their gratitude to the local government, recognizing the significance of the knowledge and skills they gained, which could be crucial in emergencies and life-saving situations.
Mayor Martin assured that similar programs would continue to be implemented to benefit the residents of Pugo.
Pugo LGU recognizes outstanding public servants and youth trainees
Meanwhile, the Pugo municipal government honored several distinguished individuals for their contributions to the community.
Among the awardees was Verina Lopez, recognized as the sixth longest-serving Public Employment Service Office (PESO) manager in the entire Ilocos Region. She received a Certificate of Commendation from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) during the 3rd Sikat PESO Awards held in Clark, Pampanga. On March 3, the Pugo LGU also presented her with a special recognition.
In addition to Lopez, the 15 students who completed the standard first aid, basic life support, and basic fire fighting training were also commended for their dedication to learning life-saving skills.
