MANDAUE CITY, CEBU — September 12, 2026 — Cebu Doctors’ University, through its National Service Training Program – Civic Welfare Training Service (NSTP-CWTS), conducted the Rescue 177 Emergency Preparedness Training for its freshmen students. The activity aimed to equip students with essential knowledge and practical skills in emergency preparedness, safety, disaster response, and basic life-saving techniques, preparing them to respond effectively during emergencies and contribute to the safety and welfare of their communities.
The training featured a series of hands-on activities, including bandaging, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rescue drills, and other emergency response exercises. Through these practical activities, students were given the opportunity to apply emergency response techniques, develop confidence in handling critical situations, and gain valuable skills that may help them respond appropriately when faced with accidents, disasters, and other emergencies.
The initiative reflects Cebu Doctors’ University’s commitment to developing students who are not only academically prepared but also socially responsible and capable of serving their communities. Through the NSTP-CWTS Program, the training promotes civic awareness and encourages students to take an active role in disaster preparedness, community safety, and emergency response.
IN PHOTO: Rescue 177 facilitators demonstrate proper bandaging techniques.
The Rescue 177 Emergency Preparedness Training contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11): Sustainable Cities and Communities, which promotes making communities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. By providing students with practical skills in disaster preparedness and emergency response, the activity helps strengthen individual and community resilience and promotes a culture of safety and preparedness. The training also supports SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being by equipping students with basic life-saving knowledge, including CPR and first-aid techniques, that can help protect and preserve lives during emergencies.
Through this initiative, Cebu Doctors’ University continues to empower its students with the knowledge, skills, and sense of civic responsibility needed to become prepared, capable, and responsible members of society.