Koronadal City DRRM Council Holds Community-Based DRRM Training of Trainers 🛡️
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Council of Koronadal successfully conducted a Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM) Training of Trainers on September 15–19, 2025.
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The five-day training aimed to produce competent trainers who will cascade CBDRRM knowledge and skills at the community level. By empowering grassroots leaders and responders, the initiative strengthens local capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Empowering Communities Through CBDRRM 🌍
The CBDRRM framework highlights the importance of community involvement in disaster preparedness. It ensures that local knowledge, resources, and strengths are utilized to reduce risks, safeguard lives and property, and enhance resilience against future hazards.
According to the organizers, building a culture of preparedness at the community level is vital in facing natural and human-induced hazards.
Participants and Resource Speakers 👩🏫👨🏫
The training was actively participated in by representatives from:
- City DRRMO (CDRRMO)
- City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO)
- City Health Office (CHO)
- Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – Koronadal City
- Philippine National Police (PNP) – Koronadal City
- Philippine Red Cross
- 38th Infantry Battalion (IB), Philippine Army
Specialized sessions were handled by expert instructors, including:
- Sheila Marginado-Hallig, Office of Civil Defense XII
- Pearl Joy B. Aceron, MDRRMO Alabel
- Aiza Gabion-Lim, MDRRMO Norala
- Divina Grace Siang, CDRRMO Koronadal
- SFO1 Jalloun Mamiscal and FO3 Winny Fundar, BFP South Cotabato
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Graduation of Trainers 🎓
At the end of the training, 24 participants successfully graduated as official CBDRRM trainers. They are now tasked to cascade disaster preparedness knowledge and skills in their respective agencies, barangays, and communities.
The City DRRM Council emphasized that these new trainers will play a crucial role in building a resilient Koronadal City, better equipped to face disasters through proactive planning, preparedness, and collective action.
Disclaimer 📌
This article is for community news and informational purposes only. It is not affiliated with any government or political agenda. Information is based on official training details provided by the City DRRM Council of Koronadal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ❓
1. What is the purpose of the CBDRRM Training of Trainers?
The training aims to produce certified trainers who will help cascade disaster preparedness and response knowledge to the community level.
2. Who participated in the training?
Personnel from CDRRMO, CSWDO, CHO, BFP, PNP, Philippine Red Cross, and the 38th Infantry Battalion joined the program.
3. How many trainers graduated?
A total of 24 participants graduated as official CBDRRM trainers.
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