Mindanaotoday.com | Mambajao LGU trains fisherfolk on hands-only CPR
By: Recthie Paculba
CAMIGUIN – Emphasizing the importance of saving lives, the Municipal Government of Mambajao through Mayor Yñigo Jesus Romualdo provided hands-only CPR training to the 50 fisherfolk of Barangay Agoho, as facilitated by the town’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), November 7.
The same training was conducted for the fisherfolk of Yumbing, Mambajao, November 4.
“We are conducting this activity so we can ensure the safety of the fisherfolk so that even with the hazards of their livelihood, they are safe if ever there are untoward incidents that they may encounter while on the seas through teaching this hands-only CPR),” MDRRMO Raquel Ranara said.
Ranara said the local government will conduct the training for all of the fisherfolk’s associations in the town to make sure no one is left behind, especially in saving lives.
Alberto Balbutin, president of the Agoho Fisherfolk Association, extended his gratitude to the local government, citing that the activity is a big step to ensure the safety of all fisherfolk in their community, especially in the midst of calamities and disasters.
“This is a big help to fisherfolk, especially those who are fishing with arrows. The MDRRMO taught us how to revive struggling people, stressing that fisherfolk should know how to help people in need and those who are in danger,” he said.
Romualdo also took part in the demonstration of hands-only CPR to emphasize everyone’s role in saving lives. (RTP | PIA-10 | Camiguin)
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