00:00The frequency and gravity of the natural calamities that hit the country have shaped government's
00:05disaster response to the point of mastery at the professional and scientific level.
00:10Thus, it came as no surprise how the OCD and BFP rescue teams simply crushed the competition
00:17in a recent international contest and disaster response held in Pakistan.
00:22Philippine Information Agency Eastern Visayas' Rayyan Arinto has the report.
00:26The Philippines' unique geographical location exposes it to a range of natural disasters
00:33including earthquakes, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, floods, and landslides.
00:39As the frequency and severity of these events increase, the demand for skilled emergency
00:44response teams has never been more critical. The Office of Civil Defense and the Bureau of Fire
00:50Protection's Special Rescue Forces from the Eastern Visayas and Bicol regions recently
00:55showcased their expertise at the International Rescue Challenge 2024 in Lahore, Pakistan.
01:01The Philippine team engaged in various simulated emergency scenarios demonstrating their skills
01:07in search and rescue and emergency management. Jonathan Calvara, Technical Consultant for the
01:13Office of Civil Defense, highlighted that this event was more than just competition.
01:18It was a vital platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among rescue professionals,
01:23government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
01:53During the International Rescue Challenge, the team secured impressive achievements.
01:59First runner-up in the confined space extrication, first runner-up in the
02:04fire fitness challenge, and overall first runner-up for the entire event.
02:09OCD Regional Director Lord Bayron Tonicarion added that the event fostered mutual learning
02:14and cooperation in emergency response across borders. The Philippine rescue team's success
02:20at the International Rescue Challenge underscores the dedication and commitment of its members
02:25to saving lives and assisting those in need. From the Philippine Information Agency,
02:29Eastern Visayas, Ryan Arinto, Balitang Pampansa.
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