The Office for Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) at the Binalbagan Campus, in partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard Sub-Station Binalbagan (CGSS Binalbagan), held an Information and Education Campaign (IEC) on Water Safety and Life-Saving Techniques on September 4, 2026, at the Campus Covered Court.
The activity gathered all first-year students across programs to equip them with essential knowledge and skills on water safety and emergency response.
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Led by Acting Commander Ens. Leoben Cortel, the resource persons from the CGSS Binalbagan, CGSS Hinigaran, and the Marine Environmental Protection Unit – Southern Negros Occidental (MEPU-SNOC), led discussions on key topics including drowning prevention and water safety awareness.
The speakers also taught basic life-saving techniques and emergency preparedness, giving students practical guidance on how to respond in water-related emergencies.
Binalbagan OSAS Coordinator Aniceto Olmedo enjoined the participating first-year students to learn from the life-saving information which are essential during times of disasters and emergencies.
Through the campaign, OSAS and the Philippine Coast Guard reinforced their shared commitment to promoting student safety and well-being, encouraging participants to apply what they learned in real-life situations.
